THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER, IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS:; With a particular account of every town from its first settlement to the present time; including its ecclesiastical state, together with a geographical description of the same. To which is prefixed a map of the county, at large, from actual survey
by WHITNEY, Peter
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- first
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Lanesborough, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Worcester MA: Isaiah Thomas, 1793. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 339. Fold-out map (14 x 12-1/2 in.)by Charles Baker Esqr. & Capn John Pierce , mended at creases with cloth tape. Brown leather, somewhat scuffed and worn, some foxing throughout. Owner's name, date (1794) and city (Boston) on pastedown. Hinges near tender. VG. Howes W-391; Evans: 26481; Sabin: 103769; Wheat & Brun: 211. One of the earliest county histories published in the United States.
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- Seller
- Second Life Books Inc (US)
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- 38555
- Title
- THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER, IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS:; With a particular account of every town from its first settlement to the present time; including its ecclesiastical state, together with a geographical description of the same. To which is prefixed a map of the county, at large, from actual survey
- Author
- WHITNEY, Peter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Isaiah Thomas
- Place of Publication
- Worcester MA
- Date Published
- 1793
- Keywords
- boston09
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Lanesborough, Massachusetts
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