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Sale 365: Fine Americana with Autographs & Manuscripts (#365) 10/11/2007 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #20 Andre's Journal: An Authentic Record of the Movements and Engagements of the British Army in America from June 1777 to November 1778...

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$562.50

Estimate: $400 - $700

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Title:

Andre's Journal: An Authentic Record of the Movements and Engagements of the British Army in America from June 1777 to November 1778...

Author:

Andre, John, Maj.

Place Published:

Boston

Publisher:

Bibliophile Society

Date Published:

1903

Description:

2 volumes. xx, 136; x, 80 pp. 2 portraits, 7 facsimiles, 38 maps, several folding. (4to) 10x7¾, original full vellum, spines lettered in gilt. One of 487 copies.

With the original prospectus. "First printing of this military journal which lay undiscovered in England until 1902." Howes A239.

Condition:

Gilt faded, light wear to vellum; tears to two maps with tape repair on versos; else very good.

Item#:

186152

Headline:

Andre's Journal Bibliophile Society
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