JEFFERSON, Thomas.
Notes on the State of Virginia.
"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep forever": First edition of Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia
Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by Prichard and Hall, 1788.
$8,200.00
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Item Number: RRB-149308
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Rare first American edition of the most important book published in America before 1800 and the only full-length book published by Jefferson during his lifetime. Octavo, bound in full contemporary sheep, rebacked retaining the original spine with gilt ruling and morocco spine label lettered in gilt, full-page "Eye-Draught of Madison's Cave" woodcut, folding letterpress table of the Indian tribes of Virginia, letterpress tables in text, 4 pages of advertisements. In very good condition with rubbing and wear, early ownership name to title page. Bookplate of William Fletcher Boogher to the pastedown.
Notes on the State of Virginia.
$8,200.00
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