February 17, 2022 10:00 EST

Books and Manuscripts

 
  Lot 20
 

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[Americana] (Mitchell, John)
The Present State of Great Britain and North America, with Regard to Agriculture, Population, Trade, and Manufactures...

London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1767. First edition. 8vo. (viii), xvi, 363, (1) (errata) pp. Contemporary brown calf, rebacked, stamped in gilt, boards worn; edges stained red; scattered minor spotting to text; Lawrence Public Library ink stamp on pp. 1, 107, and 279; in red cloth and morocco slip case and chemise. Sabin 49696; Howes M 679

"This valuable work was issued for the purpose of enlightening the general public on the critical situation of the affairs of the Colonies in North America, and the many mistakes made by the home government in their administration." (p. 34, Rare Books, Maps, etc relating to America, Henry Stevens, Son and Stiles)

Sold for $1,512
Estimated at $800 - $1,200


 

London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1767. First edition. 8vo. (viii), xvi, 363, (1) (errata) pp. Contemporary brown calf, rebacked, stamped in gilt, boards worn; edges stained red; scattered minor spotting to text; Lawrence Public Library ink stamp on pp. 1, 107, and 279; in red cloth and morocco slip case and chemise. Sabin 49696; Howes M 679

"This valuable work was issued for the purpose of enlightening the general public on the critical situation of the affairs of the Colonies in North America, and the many mistakes made by the home government in their administration." (p. 34, Rare Books, Maps, etc relating to America, Henry Stevens, Son and Stiles)

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