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Massachusetts
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A collection of 20 publications regarding Massachusetts, various sizes, generally in very good condition although some lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent wrappers or boards, some disbound. Comprising:
Quincy, Josiah. Observations on the Act of Parliament, Commonly Called the Boston Port-Bill; with Thoughts on Civil Society and Standing Armies. Boston: Edes & Gill, 1774, uncut, stitched as issued (Adams, Controversy 74-63a) — [the same] London: Edward and Charles Dilly, 1774 (Adams 74-63b) — [Leonard, Daniel]. The Origin of the American Contest with Great-Britain, or the Present Political State of the Massachusetts-Bay. New York: James Rivington, 1775 (Adams 75-76a) — [Leonard, Daniel]. Massachusettensis: or a Series of Letters. London: J. Mathews, 1776 (Adams 75-76c) — [2 other Mathews editions of 1776, third and fourth] (Adams 75-76e-f) — Mauduit, Israel. A Short View of the History of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay. London: J. Wilkie, 1769 [i.e. 1768] (Adams 68-21a) — [another Wilkie edition of 1774] (Adams 68-21c) — Tudor, William. An Oration, Delivered March 5th, 1779, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston; to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March 1770. Boston: Edes & Gill, 1779, half-title, stitched as issued (Evans 16550) — Hichborn, Benjamin. An Oration, Delivered March 5th, 1777 ... to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March, 1770. Boston: Edes and Gill, 1777, half-title (hole mended, some spotting) (Evans 15363) — Observations of the Merchants at Boston in New-England, Upon Several Acts of Parliament. N.p. [London], 1770 (Adams 69-8c) — plus 9 others.
Quincy, Josiah. Observations on the Act of Parliament, Commonly Called the Boston Port-Bill; with Thoughts on Civil Society and Standing Armies. Boston: Edes & Gill, 1774, uncut, stitched as issued (Adams, Controversy 74-63a) — [the same] London: Edward and Charles Dilly, 1774 (Adams 74-63b) — [Leonard, Daniel]. The Origin of the American Contest with Great-Britain, or the Present Political State of the Massachusetts-Bay. New York: James Rivington, 1775 (Adams 75-76a) — [Leonard, Daniel]. Massachusettensis: or a Series of Letters. London: J. Mathews, 1776 (Adams 75-76c) — [2 other Mathews editions of 1776, third and fourth] (Adams 75-76e-f) — Mauduit, Israel. A Short View of the History of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay. London: J. Wilkie, 1769 [i.e. 1768] (Adams 68-21a) — [another Wilkie edition of 1774] (Adams 68-21c) — Tudor, William. An Oration, Delivered March 5th, 1779, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston; to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March 1770. Boston: Edes & Gill, 1779, half-title, stitched as issued (Evans 16550) — Hichborn, Benjamin. An Oration, Delivered March 5th, 1777 ... to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March, 1770. Boston: Edes and Gill, 1777, half-title (hole mended, some spotting) (Evans 15363) — Observations of the Merchants at Boston in New-England, Upon Several Acts of Parliament. N.p. [London], 1770 (Adams 69-8c) — plus 9 others.
Condition
generally very good condition although many lack half-titles, modern boards or wrappers.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.