10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Frothingham, Richard Jr. (1812-1880) The History of Charlestown, Massachusetts , Extra-illustrated, Bound from the Original Parts.

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$800$650
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Frothingham, Richard Jr. (1812-1880) The History of Charlestown, Massachusetts, Extra-illustrated, Bound from the Original Parts. Charlestown: Emmons [and] Boston Little & Brown, 1845-1849. Octavo, first edition, seven parts bound as one with the original paper covers, with numerous additional signed documents and other original receipts and other documents bound into the copy throughout, including material related to the Frothingham and Pratt families; ownership inscriptions of Caleb Pratt, bookplate of Walter Merriam Pratt; bound in contemporary half dark blue morocco, front board detached, 9 x 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300


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Keywords

Richard Jr., Walter Merriam Pratt, Caleb Pratt