History of the Rise, Progress, and existing Condition of the Western Canals in the State of New York, from September 1788, to the completion of the Middle Section of the Grand Canal, in 1819, Together with the Rise, Progress, and existing State of Modern Agricultural Societies, on the Berkshire System, from 1807, to the establishment of the Board of Agriculture in the State of New York, January 10, 1820.
by WATSON, Elkanah
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Bookplate; front hinge reinforced in paper; some light generally inoffensive foxing; printed paper label tanned, split and chipp
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Albany:: D. Steele,, 1820.. original boards rebacked in paper; printed paper spine label preserved.. Bookplate; front hinge reinforced in paper; some light generally inoffensive foxing; printed paper label tanned, split and chipped; but an untrimmed and partially unopened copy. . 8vo,. Frontispiece portrait; 2 engraved title page vignettes; 2 engraved maps (1 folding); 2 facsimiles and one plate.. Inscribed on the front free endpaper, "from his respected friend the Author."
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54166
- Title
- History of the Rise, Progress, and existing Condition of the Western Canals in the State of New York, from September 1788, to the completion of the Middle Section of the Grand Canal, in 1819, Together with the Rise, Progress, and existing State of Modern Agricultural Societies, on the Berkshire System, from 1807, to the establishment of the Board of Agriculture in the State of New York, January 10, 1820.
- Author
- WATSON, Elkanah
- Illustrator
- Frontispiece portrait; 2 engraved title page vignettes; 2 engraved maps (1 folding); 2 facsimiles and one plate.
- Format/Binding
- Original boards rebacked in paper; printed paper spine label preserved.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate; front hinge reinforced in paper; some light generally inoffensive foxing; printed paper label tanned, split and chipp
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- D. Steele,
- Place of Publication
- Albany:
- Date Published
- 1820.
- Pages
- 210 [2] pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
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Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Hinge
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