Notes on the State of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson.
Notes on the State of Virginia.
Philadelphia: Prichard and Hall, 1788
One text illustration; folding table. [4], 244, [4] pages including 2 publisher's ad leaves. 8vo, contemporary tree calf, minor wear, rejointed; worming to front flyleaves only;
First American edition of the only book published by Jefferson in his lifetime. Evans 21176; Howes J78 ("aa"); Sabin 35897; Verner 1788.
Provenance: property of Major Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) of New York, who had spent some quality time in Virginia--he played an important role at the Battle of Yorktown.
Thomas Jefferson.
Notes on the State of Virginia.
Philadelphia: Prichard and Hall, 1788
One text illustration; folding table. [4], 244, [4] pages including 2 publisher's ad leaves. 8vo, contemporary tree calf, minor wear, rejointed; worming to front flyleaves only;
First American edition of the only book published by Jefferson in his lifetime. Evans 21176; Howes J78 ("aa"); Sabin 35897; Verner 1788.
Provenance: property of Major Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) of New York, who had spent some quality time in Virginia--he played an important role at the Battle of Yorktown.
