The History of South Carolina, From Its First Settlement in 1670, to the Year 1808.
Charleston, South Carolina: David Longworth, 1809. Rare presentation copies: Ramsay's History of South Carolina Ramsay, David. THE HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT IN 1670 TO THE YEAR 1808. 2 vols. Charleston: David Longworth, 1809. Quarter leather with marbled boards and with two folding maps. Author's dedication in each volume.
New bindings in good condition. Vol. 1: frontis map of South Carolina with moderate foxing and staining, small losses at intersections of creases, small tear at right margin, left edge reinforced; heavier foxing at first pages, interior pages toned with only light foxing; some notes in margins. Vol. 2: frontis map-A PLAN OF CHARLES TOWN featuring a tiny tear at the right margin, small loss in lower margin, some foxing and staining, interior pages with heavier foxing than volume 1. Both volumes with handwritten index on endpages.
A standard work, by the prolific historian and native son. This copy is uncommon in that it has BOTH maps in remarkable condition! The better part of the book is devoted to the southern campaigns of the Revolution, and to biographies of prominent early Carolinians. The Streeter sale catalogue notes that the second volume "as a survey of life in contemporary South Carolina is of great value." HOWES R34, "aa." SABIN 67686. STREETER SALE 1139. Not Ex-Lib. Item #100831
Price: $6,000.00