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The Remembrancer; or, Impartial Repository of Public Events. Part I for the Year 1776

The Remembrancer; or, Impartial Repository of Public Events. Part I for the Year 1776

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The Remembrancer; or, Impartial Repository of Public Events. Part I for the Year 1776

by J. Almon (ed)

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In original binding of marbled paper in Dutch double comb pattern of red and blue over boards, backed with leather; black spine panels with gilt stamped titles; 5 raised bands. Heavily rubbed on covers and spine; worn to boards at cover edges and corners; spine leather worn/deteriorated, raised bands exposed; covers fragile but still attached; text block tightly bound; 19th century bookplate on front pastedown; contemporary owner name in black ink (King?) on title page at top edge; interior supple and clean. Note that title page gives 'Part I for 1776' and index is for 'Volume II' but clearly relates to this volume. Covers many events in all colonies. Included: Ethan Allen's capture; Benedict Arnold's march on Quebec; an early version of the Articles of Confederation as submitted to North Carolina Assembly (rejected); Virginia Committee of Safety Resolution appointing Patrick Henry Commander in Chief of VA forces; Ben Franklin's correspondence to British friend expressing impossibility of British prevailing; trial court proceedings for Daniel Disney in Montreal; Notice of December 28 1775 meeting of Massachusetts Assembly naming as delegates to Congress John Hancock, Sam Adams, John Adams, Elbridge Gerry and Rbt Treat Paine; list of Privateers with armaments and officers as ordered by Congress at Philadelphia; much more. Cf, Sabin #955; Howes #182. 8vo, 371 pp + index.

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Bookseller
Madden Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
M00475
Title
The Remembrancer; or, Impartial Repository of Public Events. Part I for the Year 1776
Author
J. Almon (ed)
Book Condition
Used - Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
J. Almon
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1776
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
COLONIAL, AMERICANA, REVOLUTIONARY, WAR, COLONIES, BOSTON, GEORGIA, NAVY, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, MASSACHUSETTS, BRITISH, GAGE, WASHINGTON, PATRICK HENRY, ADAMS, JOHN HANCOCK, COMMITTEE OF SAFETY, ETHAN ALLEN, VERMONT, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA

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I am a book collector and seller with many years experience. My particular areas of interest are politics, history, law, economics, labor and sociology. I also collect and sell Vermont and New England books, pamphlets, ephemera and magazines. I have a large selection of mysteries and detective books. I have general stock of literature, sciences, arts, world and regional politics & history.

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Raised Band(s)
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Title Page
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Spine
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Marbled Paper
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