Traditions and Reminiscences Chiefly of the American Revolution in the South: Including Biographical Sketches, Incidents and Anecdotes

Johnson, Joseph

Verlag: Walker & James, Charleston, 1851

Beschreibung

Blue cloth covered boards have blind-stamped border on the covers and gilt stamped title on the spine. Boards are heavily worn, with toned and darkened edges, bumped and chipping corners. The spine is sunned and discolored - the gilt lettering is dark. Head and tail caps are folded and chipping - there is a half inch piece missing from the head cap. The spine also has a visible crease down the center. Board edges are dusty and worn, and the text block is dirty. The front hinge is cracked and the first endpage is nearly detached. There are two full bookplates, remnants of a third, and a bibliography pasted on the front pastedown and endpage, as well as small soil markings, pencil mark, and a gift inscription (very likely from a member of the Johnson family) . The pastedowns are toned and browned with age, chipping on the fore-edge, and there is a half-inch tear on the top of the page. The rest of the inside pages show light foxing, toning and some minor soil markings. Three folding maps, 2 facsimilies - 1 folding - are all in place, though one of each are torn. There is also a pencil marking on the rear pastedown. In this tome, pharmacist and Charleston mayor Joseph Johnson (1776-1862) , presents rare anecdotes and biographical sketches relevant in the South during the American revolutionary period. Howes J140. Sabin 36245.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 592 pp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 013059

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Traditions and Reminiscences Chiefly of the ...

Verlag: Walker & James, Charleston

Erscheinungsdatum: 1851

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First Edition.