A Briefe and True Relation of the Discouerie of the North Part of Virginia
by Brereton, John
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- Hardcover
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- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Dodd Mead, 1903. Limited edition facsimile. Hardcover. Reproduced in Facsimile from the First Edition of 1602. Limited edition of 520 copies, with an Introductory Note by Luther S. Livingston. 8vo, vii, 24 pp. Sabin 7730 (1602), "great rarity". Green cloth covers with gilt title and rules at front cover and gilt title (Brereton's Relation) at spine. Covers are gently rubbed at spine ends and corners, o/w very good. Internally, slight fox spotting to end papers and page edges, o/w very good.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12866
- Title
- A Briefe and True Relation of the Discouerie of the North Part of Virginia
- Author
- Brereton, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited edition facsimile
- Publisher
- Dodd Mead
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1903
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- AMERICANA;
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Garrison, New York
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