{"product_id":"used-rare-scottish-chiefs-a-romance-vol-3-1812-baltimore-printing","title":"Used- Rare- Scottish Chiefs, A Romance, Vol. 3, 1812 Baltimore Printing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eScottish Chiefs, A Romance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVolume 3, By Miss Jane Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePub. Philip. H. NIcklin, J. Robinson, Printer, Baltimore 1812.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular romance novel is a piece of American publishing history. Written by a woman, this series is \u003cspan\u003eseen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50836524433583,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.rocktownhistory.org\/products\/used-rare-scottish-chiefs-a-romance-vol-3-1812-baltimore-printing","provider":"Rocktown History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}