Description
The first edition of The History Of The British Dominions In North America, published in 1773, with a large fold-out map of the American Colonies.
Quarto, [12], 297pp, [1], [1]-276pp, [1]. Contemporary polished calf, raised bands, title stamped in gilt over red morocco label. New marbled endpapers. Two archival paper repairs to title page. Faint transference from map to title page, even toning to leaves throughout. Bookplate affixed to rear pastedown from printmaker Helen Hyde, titled “The Mosquito.” Includes the publisher’s hand-colored, fold-out map by Peter Bell (dated 1772). Archival paper repair to verso at the hinge, faint transference along bottom quarter, an attractive example.
(Sabin 32161) (Howes H527aa)
This two-volume work, bound as one, details the history of North America from its discovery through 1763. Fourteen individual chapters detail the history of the British colonies of North America, including Pennsylvania, Nova Scotia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, etc.
