Lincoln

1826 · 34982 — Worcester: Printed for the publishers by Rodgers and Griffin 1826. First edition. Three quarter calf over marbled boards. Spines scuffed one with black tape covering old call number ends worn hinges in one volume split at front index a few leaves with chips tears or creases occasional foxing library plate with discard stamp on versos of title pages remnants of stickers on rear blanks still overall about very good. vii 384 pp.; 2 314 pp. 8vo. All published. "Besides miscellaneous articles the publication contained historical contributions relating to the United States and particularly to Worcester County. These included articles by the members of the Worcester Historical Society" Sabin. "In the autumn of 1825 Mr. Baldwin became an editor and proprietor of the Worcester Magazine and Historical Journal. This work issued in monthly numbers was intended to collect and preserve facts tending to illustrate the origin progress and condition of the institutions exhibit the resources physical political and social advantages of the County of Worcester and present a full and accurate account of each town within its territorial limits. It was continued during a year forming two octavo volumes and was then suspended for want of patronage" An Account of the American Antiquarian Society p.7. Sabin 105433. Printed for the publishers, by Rodgers and Griffin hardcover books