ID 967438
Lot 241 | The Battle of Plattsburgh: A poem
Estimate value
$ 500 – 800
Pristine first edition of a scarce poem, unopened and in a contemporary wrapper, commemorating the final battle of the War of 1812. Also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, it marked the end of the British Invasion of the United States. The aquatic part of the conflict has drawn comparisons with Nelson's famous victory at the Nile against Napoleon. RBH records only three copies at auction. Stoddard 1265; McCorison, Vermont 2170.
12mo (185 x 120mm). (Faint dampstain.) Contemporary blue wrapper with three stab holes, unopened (faint dampstain, a few chips); modern portfolio case.
| Artist: | Samuel Woodworth (1784 - 1842) |
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| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
| Artist: | Samuel Woodworth (1784 - 1842) |
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| Place of origin: | USA |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
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