Description: The Picture of Philadelphia, Giving an Account of its Origin, Increase and Improvement in Arts, Sciences, Manufacturers, Commerce and Revenue, with a Compendious View of its Societies, Literary, Benevolent, Patriotic, and Religious. By James Mease and printed in Philadelphia by Jane Aitken. 1811, 376 pp, 7” x 4.25”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. As-is, with front board mostly detached. Rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Title label on spine remains intact. Some loss to leather at head and heel of spine. Binder’s tape to title page.Text block remains bound well with light wear. Light markings and marginalia. Foldout view of Philadelphia from Kensington remains in good condition. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce reference piece on every aspect of Philadelphia’s society, economy, and history in the early 19th Century. Jane Aitken (1764-1832) was one of the first female printers in the United States, and is notable for printing the first Bible by an American woman, with it being Charles Thomason’s translation of the Septuagint into English, along with producing the first Philadelphia census directory that explicitly recorded African American residents. A great piece for restoration. COLU1811DIJX-0424-aj1463
Price: 250 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Author: James Mease
Region: North America
Publisher: Jane Aitken
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1811
