Historical Sketches of Trinity Church, 1725 to 1893. (Registers, etc.) Illust. 8vo, cloth, pp. 291. N. Y., 1898. $2.50

1770 Spalding, J. A. Illustrated, popular biography of Connecticut. Numerous portraits. Royal 8vo, cloth, pp. 375. Hartford, 1891. $2.50

1771 Stamford. Davenport, A. B. Davenport Ridge, Stamford. An Historical Sketch. Plates. 12mo, paper, pp. 16. Brooklyn. Printed for Private Use. 1892. $1.00 1772 Stratford. Orcutt, Saml. A History of the Old Town of Stratford. Complete in 5 parts. Portraits. 8vo, paper, uncut, pp. 1396. Fairfield, 1884-6. $12.50

1773 Stonington. Wheeler, Richard A. History of the First Congregational Church, 1674-1874 (with List of Baptisms, Marriages, etc.). Plate. 8vo, cloth, pp. 300. Norwich, 1875.

$2.50 1774 Torrington. Orcutt, Saml. History of Torrington, Conn., from its first settlement in 1737, with biographies and genealogies. 8vo, cloth, uncut, pp. 817. Albany, 1878.

$5.00

Politics, etc.). 12mo, cloth, pp. 303. N. Y., 1880. $1.00 1784 Barker, James N. Sketches of the Primitive Settlements on the River Delaware. A discourse delivered (Oct. 24, 1827) before the Society for the Commemoration of the Landing of William Penn. 8vo, original tinted paper covers, pp. 62. Phila., 1828. $2.00

Rare, with valuable historical notes.

1785 Mallery, Chas. P. Ancient Families of Bohemia Manor, their Homes and their Graves. 8vo, cloth, PP. 74. Wilmington, 1888. $1.50 Papers of the Hist. Soc. of Del., No. 7. 1786 Vincent, Francis. History of the State of Delaware from its First Settlement, with Full Account of the First Dutch and Swedish Settlements. 15 parts, clean, in the original covers. 8vo, uncut. Phila., 1870. $4.00

An excellent work, but owing to lack of support only vol. i was printed, which however, covers all the early history of the state, with genealogical notes concerning the early Dutch and Swedish settlers. Rare in such fine condition.

1787 Wheeler, Ed. S. Scheyichbi and the Strand; or, Early Days Along the Delaware; containing Sketches of the Romantic Adventures of the Pioneer Colonists, the Remarkable Course of Political Progress in the U. S., as shown in the History of New Jersey. Illust. 12mo, cloth, pp. 116. Phila., 1876.

$1.00

1788 Wilmington. Montgomery, Elizabeth. Reminiscences of Wilmington, in Village Tales Ancient and New. Fine portrait of Israel Acrelius and other plates, engraved by John Sartain. 8vo, cloth, pp. 367. Phila., 1851. $3.00

1789 Wilmington. Records of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, 1697-1773. Translated from the Swedish by Horace Burr. 8vo, cloth, pp. 772. Hist. Soc. of Del. 1890.

$2.50

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1790 Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland and District of Columbia. Numerous steel portraits. 4to, full mor., gilt, pp. 716. Baltimore, 1879. $7.50 Published at $25.00.

1791 Chapin, Mrs. E. N. American Court Gossip; or, Life at the National Capital (during Presidents Arthur and Cleveland's Administrations). 8vo, cloth, pp. 269. Marshalltown, Iowa, 1887. $2.00

1792 Ellis, John B. Sights and Secrets of the National Capital. Illust. 8vo, cloth, pp. 512. Chicago, 1869.

$2.00

1793 Evans, Geo. G. Visitors' Companion to our Nation's Capital. Illust. 8vo, leather, pp. 286. Phila., 1892. $0.75

1794 Johnson, L. D. Churches and Pastors of Washington, D. C., with 500 Topics of Sermons Delivered in 1855-56; also a List of All the Church Edifices, and Their Localities. 12mo, cloth, pp. 171. N. Y., 1857. $0.75

1795 Martin, Edward W. Behind the Scenes in Washington, being a Complete Account of the Credit Mobilier Investigation,

etc.

Illust. 8vo, cloth, pp. 518. 1873. $1.50

1796 Varnum, Jos. B., Jr. The Seat of Government of the United States, a review of the discussions in Congress and elsewhere, on the site and plans of the Federal City, with a sketch of its present position and prospects. 2d edition, with index. Map. 8vo, paper, pp. 121-v. Washington, 1854. $1.50

1797 Worden, D. B. A Chorographical and Statistical Description of the District of Columbia. Engraved plan and folding view of the Capitol. 8vo, old calf. Paris, 1816. $10.00 Very scarce. Dedicated to Mrs. Custis.

FLORIDA.

1798 Brinton, Danl. G. Notes on the Florida Peninsula, its Literary History, Indian Tribes and Antiquities. 12mo, cloth, pp. 202. Phila., 1859. $3.50

Scarce, only a small edition printed.

1799 Bartram, John. A Description of East-Florida, with a Journal kept by John Bartram of Philadelphia, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's as far as the Lakes, with explanatory Botanical Notes. Illustrated with fine folding map and plans. The Third edition, much enlarged and improved, edited by Wm. Stork. 4to, unbound, pp. viii, 99. Lond., 1769. $20.00

Clean, fine copy of a rare work. 1800 Deland, Margaret. Florida Days (St. Augustine, Along the St. John's, etc.). Illust. 8vo, cloth, pp. 200. Lond., 1889. $1.50

1801 Hallock, Chas. Camp Life in Florida. 12mo, cloth, pp. 348. N. Y., 1876. $1.00

1802 Irving, Theo. The Conquest of Florida under Hernando De Soto. 2 vols., 12mo, boards, uncut. Lond., 1835. $2.50

1803 Plant, Henry B. Life of, founder of the Plant System of Railroads. By G. H. Smith. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, pp. 344. N. Y., 1898. $1.50

1804 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida, 1830-59. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, pp. 868. N. Y., 1859. $2.00

1805 St. Augustine. Dewhurst, Wm. W. History of St. Augustine, with Account of the early Spanish and French Explorations of Florida. 12mo, cloth, pp. 182. N. Y., 1886. $1.00 1806 Townshend, F. T. Wild Life in Florida, with a Visit to Cuba.

8vo,

$2.50

Early

1809 Drake, Samuel G. History of Georgia, embracing the Embassy of Sir Alexander Cuming to the Country of the Cherokees in 1730. With a map of the Cherokee Country, from a Draft made by the Indians. 4to, paper, pp. 20. Bost., 1872. $2.00 Reprinted with additions from the N. E. Historical & Genea. Register.

1810 Elbert, Major General Saml. (of Georgia). Life and Services of, by Charles C. Jones, Jr. 12mo, paper, uncut, pp. 48. Cambridge, 1887. $1.50

"J. Carson Brevoort, Esq., with the compliments of Charles C. Jones, Jr."

1811 Jones, Chas. C., Jr. The History of Georgia, Aboriginal, Colonial, Revolutionary. Maps and Portraits. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth, pp. 556+540. (Pub. at $10.00 net.) Bost., 1883. $6.00

One of the best state histories that has been written. The author, a leading authority, has reprinted in the text many contemporary documents. The second volume is almost entirely devoted to the part borne by Georgia in the Revolution.

1812 Jones, Chas. C., Jr., The Dead Towns of Georgia. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth, pp. 263. Savannah, 1878. $2.50

1813 Leigh, Frances Butler. Ten Years on a Georgia Plantation since the War. 8vo, cloth, pp. 347. Lond., 1883. $2.00 1814 (Longstreet, Judge.) Georgia Scenes, Characters, Incidents, etc., in the first half century of the Republic. 12mo, boards. Augusta, 1835. $5.00

First edition, now scarce.

1815 Miller, Stephen F. The Bench and Bar of Georgia. Memoirs and Sketches, with Court Roll, 1790 to 1857. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. Phila., 1858. $5.00

1816 Peters, Richard. The Case of the Cherokee Nation against the State of Georgia, with Treaties, Acts and Laws relative to the country and boundary. 8vo, boards, uncut (first few pages foxed), pp. 286. Phila., 1831. $5.00

1817 Savannah. Historical Record of the City of Savannah. By F. D. Lee and J. L. Agnew. Map. 12mo, cloth, pp. 200. Savannah, 1869.

$2.00

1818 Smith, Geo. G. The Story of Georgia and the Georgia People, 1732-1860. Illust. 8vo, half roan, pp. 664. Atlanta, 1900. $2.50

1819 Tailfer, P. A True and Historical Narrative of the Colony of Georgia in America from the First Settlement thereof until this Present Period, containing the most authentic Facts, Matters, and Transactions therein. By Pat Tailfer, Hugh Anderson, and D. Douglas. 8vo, full polished calf, gilt top, uncut, original blue paper wrappers preserved. Charlestown, 1741. Sold

A very fine, large uncut copy of this rare book. The blank lower margin of title has been neatly restored so that it all but defies detection.

One of the most important historical works on early Southern history and one in which the conduct of General Oglethorpe comes in for the severest censure and criticism. The volume is also of typo

1836 Fulton County. History of, Its Čities, Villages, etc., with Biographies of Prominent Persons. Portraits. Royal 8vo, half morocco, pp. 1090. Peoria, 1879. $4.00

$1.50

1830 Chicago. Wilkie, F. B. Sketches and Notices of the Chicago Bar. 8vo, half mor., pp. 128. Chicago, 1872. $2.00

1831 Cook County. Andreas, A. T. History of Cook County from Earliest Period to the Present Time. Profusely illustrated. 4to, half morocco, pp. 888. Chicago, 1884. $7.50

1832 Christian County. History of Christian County, with Illustrations Descriptive of its Scenery, Biographical Sketches of Pioneers, Prominent Men, etc. 4to, half morocco, pp. 275. Phila., 1880. $6.00

1833 De Witt County. History of De Witt County, with Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pioneers. Portraits, Views of Houses, Places of Interest, etc. 4to, half morocco, pp. 338. Phila., 1882. $5.00

1834 Edwards, Ninian. History of Illinois, 1778-1833, and Life and Times of Ninian Edwards. By Ninian W. Edwards. 8vo, cloth, pp. 552. Springfield, 1870. $3.50

1835 Evanston. Willard, Frances E. A Classic Town. The Story of Evanston. 12mo, cloth, pp. 423. Chicago, 1891. $1.50

1837 Harris, N. Dwight. The History of Negro Servitude in Illinois and of the Slavery Agitation in that State, 1719-1864. Portraits, fac12mo, cloth, pp. 276. $1.50 The Beginnings of Slavery in Illinois, 1719-1783, Slavery in the Territory, 18001818, the Lovejoy Episode, etc.

1838 Ingersoll, C. J. Discourse concerning the Influence of America on the Mind, to which is added A Brief Account of the English Settlements in the Illinois, by R. Flower. Svo, half roan, uncut, pp. 87. Lond., 1824.

$3.00

The

1839 Johnson County, etc. Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope, and Hardin Counties, Illinois. With Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens. Numerous full-page portraits. 4to, full morocco, gilt edges, pp. 622. Chicago, 1893. $4.00

1840 Kendall County. Hicks, E. W. History of Kendall County from Earliest Discoveries. Illust. 12mo, cloth, pp. 438. Aurora, 1877. $2.50 Reminis

1841 Linder, Usher F. cences of the Early Bench and Bar of Illinois, with an Introduction and Appendix by the Hon. Joseph Gillespie. 12mo, cloth, pp. 406. Chicago, 1879. $2.50

1842 Marion and Clinton Counties. History of Marion and Clinton Counties. With Portraits, Illustrations of Scenery, etc. 4to, morocco, pp. 292. Phila., 1881. $5.00

and Bond 1843 Montgomery Counties. Portrait and biographical record of Montgomery and Bond Counties. Portraits. 4to, full morocco, gilt, pp. 520. Chicago, 1892.

$5.00