Lot of 2 copies of The sham-patriot unmasked, or, An exposition of the fatally successful arts of demagogues, to exalt themselves by flattering and swindling the people : in a variety of pertinent facts drawn from sacred and profane history by Ezra Sampson. Was first published in The Balance, Hudson NY's newspaper.
One copy is hardback, with marbled paper covered boards and leather spine. Attributed publisher (written in pencil on ist page) 1806 by Moses Sampson, Hudson NY. Dimensions are 9.25 in h x 5.75 in w x .5 in d. Condition is good, with newer binding. Some chipping to page edges.

The second copy is hardback, with marbled paper covered boards and brown leather spine. Publisher Sampson, Chittenden & Croswell, 1802. Dimensions are 5 in h x 3.25 in w x .5 in d. Condition is fair with discoloration/stain to title page, wear to cover, stains to the pages in the back, and minimal foxing and spotting.

Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

9.25 x 5.75 x 0.5 in