WITHERS, ALEXANDER S. CHRONICLES OF BORDER WARFARE, OR A HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENT BY THE WHITES, OF NORTH-WESTERN VIRGINIA: AND OF THE INDIAN WARS AND MASSACRES, IN THAT SECTION OF THE STATE. CLARKSBURG, VIRGINIA: JOSEPH ISRAEL, 1831 12mo (7 x 4 1/4 in.; 178 x 108 mm). Advertisement at end; scattered foxing and browning. Contemporary calf, leather label on spine, edges stained yellow; wear and scuffing. First edition. Complete without the four-page list of contents, which was printed later and is found inserted in some copies."One of the more circumstantial and gory compilations of Indian warfare" (Streeter). LITERATURE:Ayer 338; Field 1690; Howes W 601; SAbin 104928; Streeter 1107; Thomson 1257 PROVENANCE:James Elden (early signature) — Frank T. Siebert (acquired Wessen 1944; offered in his sale, but unsold, Sotheby's New York, 28 October 1999, lot 984)Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. 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.
WITHERS, ALEXANDER S. CHRONICLES OF BORDER WARFARE, OR A HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENT BY THE WHITES, OF NORTH-WESTERN VIRGINIA: AND OF THE INDIAN WARS AND MASSACRES, IN THAT SECTION OF THE STATE. CLARKSBURG, VIRGINIA: JOSEPH ISRAEL, 1831 12mo (7 x 4 1/4 in.; 178 x 108 mm). Advertisement at end; scattered foxing and browning. Contemporary calf, leather label on spine, edges stained yellow; wear and scuffing. First edition. Complete without the four-page list of contents, which was printed later and is found inserted in some copies."One of the more circumstantial and gory compilations of Indian warfare" (Streeter). LITERATURE:Ayer 338; Field 1690; Howes W 601; SAbin 104928; Streeter 1107; Thomson 1257 PROVENANCE:James Elden (early signature) — Frank T. Siebert (acquired Wessen 1944; offered in his sale, but unsold, Sotheby's New York, 28 October 1999, lot 984)Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. 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.
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