Discourse on the life and character of Sir Walter Ralegh: delivered by J. Morrison Harris, before the Maryland Historical Society, May 19, 1846, being the third annual address to that association
Baltimore: Printed for the Society by John D. Toy, 1846. First edition, 8vo, pp. [3], 4-71, [1]; original tan wrappers printed in red and black; spine reinforced; small library sticker in upper left corner of front wrapper; good and sound. Presentation copy, inscribed at the top of the front wrapper to "Mr. Jas. H. Waters with the respects of J. M. H." There is a slip tipped to the front free endpaper that reads, "We have adopted the spelling of Sir Walter's name, as given by Oldys and Cayley. This is the spelling in the Indictment for High Treason as well as in the Royal Commission for the voyage to Guinea. In Hall's British Poets a fac simile of Sir Walter's autograph is given, in which it is spelled "Ralegh." James Morrison Harris (1817-1898) was a Maryland congressman from 1855-1861. American Imprints 46-3176. Item #57591
Price: $75.00
