GOLDSMITH, Oliver. [Alexander Hamilton].
An History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Vol. VII. An History of Testaceous Fishes.
Dublin: Printed by James Williams , 1783.
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Oliver Goldsmith's An History of the Earth and Animated Nature; from the library of Alexander Hamilton with his ownership signatures
Rare 18th century printing of Goldsmith's influential work on natural history, from the library of Alexander Hamilton with his ownership signature. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spines, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. From the library of Alexander Hamilton with his ownership signature and library marking to the front free endpaper.
In good condition. Rare and desirable, books from Hamilton’s library seldom appear on the market.
The first treasury secretary of the United States and one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton founded the nation's financial system, the Federalist Party, the United States Coast Guard, and the New York Post newspaper. He was the main author of the economic policies of George Washington's administration and, as Secretary of the Treasury, established a national bank, system of tariffs and trade relations with Great Britain. After the American Revolutionary War, Hamilton resigned his seat in the Congress of the Confederation to practice law, which he returned to in 1795 and was active in ending the legality of the international slave trade.
An History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Vol. VII. An History of Testaceous Fishes.
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