ID 967390
Lot 195 | Miscellaneous Works
Estimate value
$ 300 – 500
First edition of the works of an underappreciated early American poet, containing a poem on the discovery of tobacco. Having studied law under Alexander Hamilton, Linn discovered the legal profession was not for him and turned to theological pursuits. Evans 28973; Sabin 41337; Stoddard 508.
12mo (165 x 95mm). Errata leaf at end (some browning and spotting, last gathering chipped at upper blank corner). Contemporary sheep (worn, corners showing). Provenance: S. Wendover (signature on flyleaf).
| Artist: | John Blair Linn (1777 - 1804) |
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| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
| Artist: | John Blair Linn (1777 - 1804) |
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| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
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