Description
Connecticut Historical Collections, Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c. Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut, with Geographical Descriptions. Illustrated by 190 Engravings. By John Warner Barber and printed in New Haven by Durrie and Peck. 1836 2nd Edition, 560 pp, 9 x 6”, 8vo, hardcover leather binding. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Spine vertically worn down the middle, leading to loss of middle part of title label. Some hinge wear towards front and back. Text block is complete with occasional wear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Occasional marginalia. Includes numerous black-and-white illustrations and plates, along with a foldout color map of Connecticut which has partially split apart. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce look at Connecticut’s state and local history by the 1830s. By John Warner Barber (1798-1885), an American engraver and writer who wrote numerous local and state histories of places across the Northeast and New England. A wonderful candidate for restoration. COLU1836AFIZ-0423-aj0033 FORN-TUB-0078-BB-2505-BSREV110
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The shipping was fast and the book was extremely well packaged. The book itself is exactly as pictured and although rare books are expected to be expensive, I was able to get a small discount that at least covered the shipping. I'm happy with my purchase, so I can say that it was a good value. I love to find old relics that kind of come full circle to find their home. Welcome home to this little gem in the form of a small book. I will take very good care of you! I highly recommend this seller.
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