The American Indians : Their History, Condition and Prospects : Together with an Appendix Containing Thrilling Narratives, Daring Exploits
Rochester, NY: Wanzer, Foot and Co, 1851. 1st Thus. 8vo. Very Good. Item #18787
A very nice 1851 1st Edition Thus, "New Revised Edition", from his original eight-part series of 1844-1845.
Four woodcut engravings including a hand-colored frontis. of King Hendrick, the 18th-century Mohawk Chief and close ally of Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Original boards of blue cloth, stamped in blind with titling and illustration to spine in gilt. Rebacked, with original spine laid down. 495pp. Square tight binding. Clean interior, save for previous owner bookplate to front pastedown. New endpapers. Interior generally clean and bright, with mild age toning around page edges. Presents handsomely in a clear, archival mylar dust jacket.
Overall and handsome copy of this influential 19th-century Nagtive American study.
Price: $350.00