$431
Williams, Samuel (1743-1817) A History of the American Revolution: Intended as a Reading-Book for Schools. New Haven: W. Storer, Jun., 1824. First edition, 12mo, illustrated with six woodcuts (five of which are hand-colored), rare (no copies offered at auction, last seen in Goodspeed's catalog in 1940), chapters originally appeared in Williams's Vermont publication, The Rural Magazine; an early history of the Revolution explicitly written and illustrated for the education of children, with an appendix containing Washington's order for the cessation of hostilities, his farewell orders, resignation, and the Constitution; contemporary full leather, dry, boards detached, label chipped, contents toned, 6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. Estimate $200-300 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
