Rev William Bacon Stevens / History Of Georgia From Its First Discovery 1st 1859

Description: A History Of Georgia From Its First Discovery By Europeans To The Adoption Of The Present Constitution In MDCCXCVIII. Two volumes Author: Stevens, Rev. William Bacon Title: A History Of Georgia From Its First Discovery By Europeans To The Adoption Of The Present Constitution In MDCCXCVIII. Two volumes Publication: New York & Savannah; Philadelphia: Vol. I: D. Appleton & Co., Savannah: William Thorne Williams; Vol. II: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1847-1859 Edition: First edition Description: Matched set Hardcover. Octavos. Two volumes: [1], xiv, [1], 503 pages, [2]. Volume II: xvi, 17-524 pages, [1]. Illustrated with frontispiece engravings in both volumes. Illustrated with 3 plates and a folding plan in volume I. Folding color map opposite page 468 in volume 2 is present and in very good condition. Brown cloth hardcovers ruled in blind with blind stamped decorative designs on the covers. Gilt titles and State seals stamped on the spines. Both volumes are chipped on the spines and outer joints. Edge wear to the covers. Faded gilt title and illustration on the spine volume 2. Light to moderate scattered foxing to the contents both volumes. This set is matched. Volume I was previously owned by Georgia historian Albert Saye. There is some pencil underlining in this volume. Albert Saye wrote his name top of the right front flyleaf. The right front flyleaf in volume 1 is partly stuck to the blank front end paper in the bottom left corner. Volume II was previously owned by Charles C. Jones and Charles Edgworth Jones both historians from Augusta, Georgia. There are tipped in illustrations, portrait, and news clippings in the text. Charles C. Jones Jr. armorial book plate located on the front paste down. His signature is written on the right front flyleaf. Charles Edgworth Jones, son of C. C. Jones, small name label pasted below C. C. Jones bookplate. Staining and foxing to the front end sheets volume 2. A fair set only. Howes S 794; De Renne II p.516; Sabin 91574. Fair. Seller ID: 29493 Subject: Georgia David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 448 USD

Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia

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