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Paul AllenA HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION; COMPREHENDING ALL THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS BOTH IN THE FIELD AND IN THE CABINET....
Baltimore. 1819. Two volumes. xi,[1],592;xiii,[3],510pp. Contemporary calf, rebacked with later paper. Front hinge cracked on first volume, paper spine loose; front board detached on second volume. Boards heavily scuffed, corners worn. Bookplate on front pastedowns. Contemporary gift inscription on front flyleaf of first volume; later manuscript notes tipped in at front of first volume. Minor foxing and toning, but generally quite clean internally. Fair. In red half morocco and cloth slipcases, spines gilt. Item #WRCAM42813
Sabin states, "Although the name of Paul Allen is on the title, this work was written by John Neal and Mr. Watkins." A standard history of the Revolution, including printings of some letters of George Washington. HOWES A155. SABIN 854.
Price: $300.00