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American Biography: or, an Historical Account of Those Persons who have been Distinguished in America, as Adventurers, Statesmen, Philosophers, Divines, Warriors, Authors, and other Remarkable Characters. Comprehending a Recital of the Events connected with their Lives and Actions Author: Belknap, Jeremy Place: Boston Publisher: Isaiah Thomas & Ebenezer T. Andres Date: 1794 & 1798 Description: 2 vols. 416; 476 pp. (8vo) 21x12 cm (8¼x4¾"), period speckled calf, gilt ruled spines with red morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. First Editions. One of the earlier compilations of American biography, printed two decades after the Revolutionary War by the noted printer Isaiah Thomas and his partner E.T. Andrews. BAL 934 & 942; Evans 26637 & 33393; Howes B-322; Larned 394; Sabin 4429. Lot Amendments Condition: Joints cracked, chipping at spine ends; toning and scattered foxing; very good. Item number: 325732