Connecticut Historical Collections, Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c. Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut, with Geographical Descriptions. Illustrated by 190 Engravings.

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Connecticut Historical Collections, Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c. Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut, with Geographical Descriptions. Illustrated by 190 Engravings. By John Warner Barber and printed in New Haven by Durrie and Peck. 1836 2nd Edition, 560 pp, 9 x 6 , 8vo, hardcover leather binding. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Spine vertically worn down the middle, leading to loss of middle part of title label. Some hinge wear towards front and back. Text block is complete with occasional wear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Occasional marginalia. Includes numerous black-and-white illustrations and plates, along with a foldout color map of Connecticut which has partially split apart. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce look at Connecticut s state and local history by the 1830s. By John Warner Barber (1798-1885), an American engraver and writer who wrote numerous local and state histories of places across the Northeast and New England. A wonderful candidate for restoration. COLU1836AFIZ-0423-aj0033. N° de ref. del artículo COLU1836AFIZ-0423-aj0033

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