The History of America, Books IX and X. Containing the History of Virginia to the Year 1688; and of New England to the Year 1652.
Robertson, William.
Philadelphia: James Humphreys, 1799.
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$200.00
About the item
First American edition of these parts. 196. [2]pp. Publisher's ads in the rear. 8vo. Contemporary calf, worn, losses at head of spine. Head of title clipped. Evans 36237; Howes R358.
Item #377963
These two books were original published in London 1796 after Robertson's death, the original publication, The History of America (London, 1777), having consisted of parts one through eight only. This is the first American edition of these parts, which include the early explorations of Cabot, Drake, Raleigh and Capt. Smith, as well as early histories of Virginia and New England.
