Description
First edition of A Topographical Description of the State of Ohio by Major Jervis Cutler.
Twelvemo, v, [1], [7]-219pp. Full leather, title in gilt over red morocco spine label, five gilt-ruled bands. Boards rubbed, edges lightly worn. Toning to pages, occasional foxing. Both hinges solid, but starting to separate. Missing a single leaf, pages 97-98. Lacking errata slip, as is common. Complete with 5 full-page illustrated plates, including the first engraved view of Cincinnati in 1809.
(Sabin 18170) (Howes C984) (Thomson 298) (Graff 963)
A scarce work on early Ohio.
