RAMSAY, David. The History of the American Revolution. Trenton, 1811. Second American edition of Ramsay's account of the Revolution, drawn from materials collected by the author while he served as a member of the Continental Congress.
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RAMSAY, David (1749-1815). The History of the American Revolution. Trenton: James J. Wilson, 1811.
2 volumes, 8vo (213 x 128 mm). (Browned, some spotting or staining, some creasing.) Contemporary marbled calf, red calf lettering-pieces gilt (some wear, hinges starting); slipcase. Provenance: Daniel Gusailer? (signatures).
Second American edition of Ramsay's account of the Revolution, drawn from materials collected by the author while he served as a member of the Continental Congress in the years 1782-1783 and 1785-1786. Ramsay's work was first published in Philadelphia in 1789 and was followed London (1793) and Dublin (1795) editions prior to the publication of this second American edition. Sabin 67687.
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