The Journals of Hugh Gaine, Printer
New York: Dodd Mead & Co, 1902. Limited Edition. 8vo. Very Good. Item #15798
A handsome set documenting the life and times of this important 18th-century printer, caught in the middle of the American Independence movement..
"Hugh Gaine (c. 1726 – April 27, 1807) was an 18th-century early American printer, newspaper publisher and bookseller. He founded and was printer of The New York Mercury and the New York Royal Gazette. As a printer and journalist Gaine remained neutral when the idea of American independence was at issue, which became a source of trouble for him at times. Subsequently figures like Philip Freneau, a Revolutionary poet, had very little affection for Gaine, while some historians question his loyalties. During his time in New York City Gaine's printing business became the most prolific, lasting more than forty years."
Burgundy cloth. Square tight bindings with paper title labels to spines. Clean interiors. Deckle edges. Little wear to bindings, save for a touch of age toning to spines and labels.
A superior set.
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