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Lot 31
18th Century Americana
RAMSAY, David (1749-1815). The History of the American Revolution. Philadelphia: R. Aitken & Son, 1789.  
Sale 2112 - Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Oct 24, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

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$800 - 1,200
Lot Description
18th Century Americana
RAMSAY, David (1749-1815). The History of the American Revolution. Philadelphia: R. Aitken & Son, 1789.  

2 volumes in one, 8vo (203 x 121 mm). (First title-page browned at margins, rubberstamp at foot of Preface, light intermittent spotting). Contemporary tree calf, spine compartments divided by single gilt-fillets, red morocco lettering-piece gilt (rebacked preserving original spine). Provenance: Earl H. Ridnour (ownership signature).

FIRST EDITION of Ramsay’s account of the Revolution, drawn from materials collected by the author while serving as a member of the Continental Congress in the years 1782, 1783, 1785 and 1786. Evans 22090; Howes R-35; Sabin 67687.


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