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1854 · 016720 — Philadelphia Pennsylvania: Lippincott Grambo & Co. 1854. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Poor. One in a series of detailed histories of the American states with detailed look at battles with Native Americans immigration history early politics war with the British & local involvement in the American Revolution the Declaration of Independence & its aftermath development of various towns early laws etc. A FIRST EDITION first printing from 1854 NOT a modern reprint! In 287 pages 36 pages cataloging other books from this publisher in rear offering a fascinating look at American history in the decade before the Civil War. Small hardcover book has faded red publisher's cloth over boards which is torn on the back cover & to spine; evidence of regluing but still gaps at joints. Condition is Poor: ffep is torn out; all other pages intact. Generally clean with heavy foxing & tanning random soiled spots. Binding holding strong but both hinges are cracked. Light pencil marks on a couple of pages in rear. No DJ as issued. Heavy rubbing to extremities all the way down to underlying boards at corners & lower edges.Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays PST ship that same day; later orders weekends & holidays ship very next business day! <br/> <br/> Lippincott Grambo & Co. hardcover