Used- Rare- Scottish Chiefs, A Romance, Vol. 3, 1812 Baltimore Printing

Scottish Chiefs, A Romance

Volume 3, By Miss Jane Porter

Pub. Philip. H. NIcklin, J. Robinson, Printer, Baltimore 1812.

Hardback 7.25" x 4.5" approx. 260 pages. Fair condition, leather bound, embossed spine stamps, little mis-shaping of board corners, age-related wear and discoloration. Cover boards have become separated from the binding, but still usable, little damage to pages. Title page is missing half an inch at top. Overall fair condition for a book of its age. Priced to reflect the condition.

This popular romance novel is a piece of American publishing history. Written by a woman, this series is seen as among the earliest historical novels in a modern style and among the first to become bestsellers. This particular printing is extremely rare, and quite old, and reflects an active printing scene in Baltimore which did not necessarily pay royalties to the English authors whose books it printed.

All proceeds benefit Rocktown History (Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society) a non-profit museum and educational institution. Pickup is available to save on shipping if desired. Book is available to examine in person at Rocktown History, in Dayton, Virginia. Call 540-879-2681 for more details.