Description: The History of Pennsylvania in North America, from the Original Institution and Settlement of that Province, under the First Proprietor and Governor William Penn, in 1681, till after the Year 1742. By Robert Proud. Philadelphia: Zachariah Poulson, Junior, 1797-1798. Two-volume set, bound in original calfskin leather. Volume 1 frontispiece is a portrait of William Penn, "Drawn from the Original Bust in the Leganian Library Philadelphia 2 Nov. 1797." Volume 2 frontispiece is a folding map of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland, "with the Parts adjacent." Hardcover, without dust jackets, medium brown leather binding. Spines bear the title on burgundy edged in gilt and volume number in gilt on small black ovals. The appendix contains several documents and reprints, among which may be mentioned: Certain Conditions, or concessions, in 1681, agreed upon by William PennWilliam Penn's Frame of Government and Laws, &c., published in 1682The Charter of 1683The Charter of 1696Robert Proud (1728-1813) was born in Yorkshire, England, and emigrated to North America in 1758. Volume 1 is 508 pages, with Errata and Emendata on final page. 22 cm.Volume 2 is 373 pages, with a 132-page Appendix and a 14-page Index, with Errata and Emendata on final page of index. 22 cm.vc
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Binding: Leather
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Robert Proud
Region: North America
Publisher: Zachariah Poulson Junior
Topic: U. S. History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1797
