Used- Rare- Universal History of the United States, 1838, C.B. Taylor

A Universal History of the United States

C.B. Taylor, Ezra Strong, 1838 (Place Unk.)

Hardback 7.5" x 5" approx. 550 pages. Okay condition, leather bound embossed gold spine titling, some mis-shaping of boards, back cover has come off completely. Some spotting or foxing to pages. This is a rare find of early Americana priced well for its condition.

This text includes early republic commentary, reflecting the first school of American historiography. The first sections are complete with a series of several dozen charming woodcut illustrations. The text itself is still readable.

Inscriptions on the fly and inside cover include "Philip Jakes"; "Mr Chas. H. Dorly, 36 River Street, Claremont N.Y."; "John Hanson"; "Mary Jakes"; "My Daughter Mary Born This Day December 14th 1846" ; "John Hanson was married to L[?]y [?]ington on the 17th of December in the year 183[?]"

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.