Description: Click here to see our other books! A Popular History of the United States of America Mary Howitt 1859 Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts : London 7.5" by 5" ix, [1], 406; ix, [1], 405pp. SUMMARY A very scarce, first edition of this study of American history, from the discovery of the continent to time of writing, written by Mary Howitt. Complete in two volumes. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Very scarce work. Written by English writer and poet, Mary Howitt, this comprehensive study provides insight into American history from the time of its discovery up until 1859. Howitt discusses the early discoveries, the colonisation of places such as Virginia and Maryland, the pilgrim fathers, the various governing bodies, the revolution of 1688, the Revolutionary War, and many other significant events.Illustrated with thirteen plates and a frontispiece to Volume I and seven plates and a frontispiece to Volume II. Collated, complete.With the bookplate of British American solicitor and businessman, Edmund Francis Davis, who once owned the Westgate Estate in Kent and the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate. CONDITION Bound by E. Riley in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to boards, extremities and joints. The odd mark. Bookplate to the front paste down. Hinges are a little strained, but holding firm. Front endpaper is slightly strained to volume I. Bookseller stamp to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional light spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: History
Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts
Author: Mary Howitt
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1859
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
