Positive critique of Georgia in 1741
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
Heading:
Author: [Martyn, Benjamin]
Title: An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia
Place Published: London
Publisher:Printed for W. Meadows
Date Published: 1741
Description: [4], 104 pp. Woodcut with beehive device on title page; woodcut head & tailpieces. (8vo) 18.4x11.8 cm (7¼x4½"), later three-quarters morocco & marbled boards, spine titled in gilt. First Edition.Pamphlet addressing patently unfounded claims that the climate of Georgia was unhealthy, that the soil was barren, that there were no products for trade, and that lands were granted on improper terms. It also argues against the introduction of slavery. Martyn was secretary to the Trustees of Georgia; authorship of the work has also been attributed to Lord John Percival. The scarce half title is present. Clark I, 122; Howes M354; Sabin 45001.
Author: [Martyn, Benjamin]
Title: An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia
Place Published: London
Publisher:Printed for W. Meadows
Date Published: 1741
Description: [4], 104 pp. Woodcut with beehive device on title page; woodcut head & tailpieces. (8vo) 18.4x11.8 cm (7¼x4½"), later three-quarters morocco & marbled boards, spine titled in gilt. First Edition.Pamphlet addressing patently unfounded claims that the climate of Georgia was unhealthy, that the soil was barren, that there were no products for trade, and that lands were granted on improper terms. It also argues against the introduction of slavery. Martyn was secretary to the Trustees of Georgia; authorship of the work has also been attributed to Lord John Percival. The scarce half title is present. Clark I, 122; Howes M354; Sabin 45001.
Condition
Front hinge neatly cracked through at endpapers; some light foxing and aging to contents; very good.
Buyer's Premium
- 30%
Positive critique of Georgia in 1741
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Berkeley, CA, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Related Searches
TOP