Author: Smets, A[lexander]. A. - Subject
Title: A SOUTHERN LIBRARY.; A Statement read before the New England Historical and Genealogical Society, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1859, from notes of a Recent Journey in the South
Description: [Boston]: , 1859. 1st Separate Printing (presumed). Lacks wrappers, disbound, now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. 4 pp. 8vo. 8-7/8" x 5-3/4". Foxing. Wrapper glue discoloration along spine. The two leaves beginning to separate along the spine fold. A bit of edgewear & chipping. A Good copy. Smet's unidentified visitior from Boston waxes enthusiastically about Smet's library.. "And now this collection has come to be, not the largest, but one of the rarest in the South, and perhaps among private libraries, is one of the most choice in this country.".

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