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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 78

<em>The History of the First Discovery

Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000

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and Settlement of Virginia by William Stith, Williamsburg: William Parks, 1747, Howes S1014, Sabin 91860, the first edition of one of the first histories of Virginia and an early Virginia imprint, later three-quarter leather over marbled boards, gilt lettered red morocco spine label, marbled boards, 8 x 5-1/2 in., very good, edges worn, this is the "poor paper" edition and the paper has some edge wear. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection

Condition

very good, edges worn, this is the "poor paper" edition and the paper has some edge wear