Author: Jefferson, Thomas; Logan, James
Title: Notes on the State of Virginia
Description: Boston, Wells and Lilly, 1829. Hardcover. Full leather binding with gilt lettering and profuse decoration on spine. 2 preliminary leaves, 280 pp. First edition printed after Jefferson's death in 1825. Scarce. "The following Notes were written in Virginia, in the year 1781, and somewhat corrected and enlarged in the winter of 1782, in answer to Queries proposed to the author, by a foreigner of distinction, then residing amongst us" - advertisement from the author. VG, typical foxing, crease in spine, wear at hinges and edges of board, some pencil markings on endsheet and title page, remarkably bright and readable despite foxing.
Keywords: Travel, Manners and Customs, Virginia, Slavery ; Virginia ; ; Manners and Customs - American
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Title: Notes on the State of Virginia
Description: Boston, Wells and Lilly, 1829. Hardcover. Full leather binding with gilt lettering and profuse decoration on spine. 2 preliminary leaves, 280 pp. First edition printed after Jefferson's death in 1825. Scarce. "The following Notes were written in Virginia, in the year 1781, and somewhat corrected and enlarged in the winter of 1782, in answer to Queries proposed to the author, by a foreigner of distinction, then residing amongst us" - advertisement from the author. VG, typical foxing, crease in spine, wear at hinges and edges of board, some pencil markings on endsheet and title page, remarkably bright and readable despite foxing.
Keywords: Travel, Manners and Customs, Virginia, Slavery ; Virginia ; ; Manners and Customs - American
Price: US$ 750.00 Seller: Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
- Book number: 178063
- Book number: 178063
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