DESCRIPTION:

(1) Antique copy of "The History of the Great Indian War of 1675 and 1676, Commonly Called Philip's War: Also, the Old French and Indian Wars, from 1689 to 1704" by Thomas Church from notes by Benjamin Church, ed. Samuel G. Drake. Featuring numerous notes. Pencil written "Adelia Gould" in several places at front and back.
(1) Antique copy of "The Courtship of Miles Standish" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by Arthur A. Dixon. With numerous illustrations (color and black and white). Gilt edges.

CIRCA: Mid 19th Century-20th Century
ORIGIN: American; Standish book possibly British
DIMENSIONS: (History) H: 6.75" W: 1.25" L: 4.5" (Standish) H: 7.5" W: 0.75" L: 5.5"

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CONDITION: (History) Missing front matter. Some pages detached from book block. Severe wear, including holes in leather to cover. Front board detached. Holes in some pages. Staining throughout. Other wear to pages consistent with age and use. Some notes and arithmetic regarding dates in pen and pencil on inside of front board. Price written in pencil on page 2. Other wear consistent with age and use. (Standish) Extensive foxing to cover. Foxing to pages. Cover torn around spine at back. Gilt loss. Other wear consistent with age and use. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email or SMS. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.