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Grattan, Civilized America, 2nd ed., 1859
Estimate:
$80 - $125
Sold
$20
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Americana & Rare Books Discovery Auction
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Description
Thomas Colley Gratton, CIVILIZED AMERICA, 2nd ed. (London: Bradbury & Evans, 1859) Sabin 28339, Howes G319; The author was British Consul at Boston from 1839-1846 and participated in negotiations leading to the Ashburton Treaty. This 2nd edition is the same as the 1st in pagination, but includes a new preface commenting on American attitudes toward political events in Europe in the wake of Italy's unification; 2 vols., 8vo, publisher's stamped cloth.
Provenance
With armorial bookplate of Kate Bowes Watson