Travels of John Davis in the United States of America 1798 to 1802 (2 Volumes)

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Two volume set. Hardcovers, bound with vellum spines and gray paper covered boards. All edges untrimmed and pages on top edge of both volumes partially unopened. 181 and 175 pages respectively. Edited by John Vance Cheney. Limited private printing offered for subscription only to members of the Bibliophile Society. Text reprinted from the first edition of 1803 with some minor abridgment. No previous ownership marks. The account of four and a half years of travel through the Southern States of North America which began at the very end of the 18th century by a witty and observant Englishman. His observations and comments on the state of slavery are of particular interest, as are his comments of the new capital, Washington D.C. A clean, square, unmarked set. Vellum spine lightly toned but clean, with none of the blotching usually present. A hint of foxing to title-page in volume I, else a very clean set inside and out. Near fine. Clark vol. II 86, Howes D123.

Additional information

Weight 3.5 lbs
Book Author

Davis, John

Publisher

Bibliophile Society

Publish Year

Publish Place

Boston

Size

8vo – over 7¾ – 9¾" tall

Book Condition

Jacket Condition

Binding Type

Hardcover

Language

Edition