First edition of the Encyclopaedia Americana
Encyclopaedia Americana. A popular dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, history, politics and biography, brought down to the present time; including a copious collection of original articles in American biography; on the basis of the seventh edition of the German Conversations-Lexicon ... Assisted by E. Wigglesworth
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Carey. Sold in New York by G. & C. & H. Carvill - in Boston by Carter & Hendee, 1829-33. First edition, 13 volumes, 8vo, text in double column, mid-19th century half straight-grain black morocco, red and green leather labels on spine; at the back of..... More