GORDON, Thomas F.

The History of Pennsylvania; From its discovery by Europeans to the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Carey, 1829. Leather bound. Large 8vo. Contemporary sheep. vii, 628 pp.
Binder's copy. Spine covering is missing, boards detached, and binding is split at p. 222/223. Some tape on board from previous rebacking. Small amount of soiling on first few pages, otherwise interior is clean and complete.
This is a first edition of historian Gordon's rather thorough exploration of the state/colony of Pennsylvania. A handsome copy despite binding issues. (Sabin 28002). Fair. Item #1619

Price: $65.00