Notes on the State of Virginia
by Jefferson, Thomas
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- Hardcover
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Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia, (PA): Printed for Mathew Carey, 1794. Second American edition, but the first to include a map. 8vo. (4), 336 pp. Folding frontispiece, an engraved view of the Natural Bridge (published in the September, 1787, issue of the "Columbian Magazine"), folding map of Virginia, folding table, in-text map of Madison's Cave. Howes J-78. Sabin 35898. Evans 27162. Sowerby 4167 (for the first edition, a 30-page entry). Verner 1794. Larned: "A comprehensive and very valuable description of the natural history, economic resources, and social condition of Virginia, drawn up in the form of answers to queries presented by Barbé de Marbois." A few scattered minor stains and some age-toning to the text, slight separations at map folds, but a very good copy in an attractive new binding by Phil Dusel. Recent period-style calf, gilt rules on edges, gilt rules and leather label on spine. (#6349).
Synopsis
Jefferson’s chronicle of the natural, social, and political history of Virginia is at once a scientific discourse, an attempt to define America, and a brilliant examination of the idea of freedom.
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- Bookseller
- Bartlebys Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58717
- Title
- Notes on the State of Virginia
- Author
- Jefferson, Thomas
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Mathew Carey
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, (PA)
- Date Published
- 1794
- Keywords
- Virginia, Revolutionary Americana
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About Bartlebys Books
Bartleby's Books specializing, since 1984, in Americana and general antiquarian material, including books, archives, and ephemera.
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