Description: The History and Antiquities of Boston, the Capital of Massachusetts and Metropolis of New England, form its Settlement in 1630, to the Year 1770. By Samuel Drake and printed in Boston by Luther Stevens. 1856, two volumes, 400 and 440 pp. 10.25” x 7.25”, 8vo, hardcover rebound 3/4 leather. Overall good. Early 19th century rebind, with rubbing and wear along edges and corners of boards. Some cracking to hinges, with some instances penetrating to the exterior and slightly loosening the respective board. Text blocks remain bound well with minimal wear. Nicely illustrated with an assortment of black-and-white portraits, along with a small assortment of foldouts. Slight wear and improper folding to frontispiece foldout of Volume I. No title page for Volume II. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the early history of Boston, comprising information from its founding to the Boston Massacre of 1770. Inscriptions from 1919 on front pastedowns of each. COLU1856BILX-0724-aj1913
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Samuel G. Drake
Region: North America
Publisher: Luther Stevens
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1856
