The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman | Highly Important Printed and Manuscript Americana
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman | Highly Important Printed and Manuscript Americana
Drayton, John | An important account of the American South in original boardsx
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April 14, 05:34 PM GMT
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2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Drayton, John
A View of South Carolina as Respects Her Natural and Civil Concerns. Charleston: W.P. Young 1802.
Large 8vo (250 x 150 mm, uncut). 3 maps, 3 plates, and 2 folding tables; some faint scattered spotting. Original boards with printed spine label; joints a little worn, but generally an excellent copy. Cloth case.
One of 500 copies printed.
Written by Drayton during the period that he served as governor of South Carolina, the present book drew from his extensive travels throughout the state, even into its more remote regions. He was able to gather information on almost all aspects of life in South Carolina, from natural history to Indians and the raising of rice, tobacco and corn.
REFERENCE
Federal Hundred 90; Howes D492; Streeter sale 1137; Sabin 20815