Inscriptions On The Grave Stones in the Grave Yards of Northampton, And of Other Towns in the Valley of the Connecticut, as Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, etc. With Brief Annals of Northampton. Embellished With Portraits of President Edwards and Governor Strong
Northampton, MA: Hopkins, Bridgman & Co., 1850. Hardcover. From Preface: "The object of the Compiler in the work he has undertaken is to preserve in durable form some most interesting but rapidly perishing memorials of our Puritan ancestors. He has taken much pains to trace and to transcribe the inscriptions correctly. Northampton, Dec. 1, 1850." Volume begins with Brief Annals of Northampton followed by Epitaphs and the oldest Monument of Cap. E. Gray, Died May 8, 1683 or 1685. Frontispiece, with tissue, of Jonathan Edwards who was ordained minister at Northampton. xii, Index, Errata, Omissions, Patrons of This Publication, 227 pp.
CONDITION: Brown textured hardcopy with blind embossed design on covers. Gilt title on faded spine; Wear-through head and tail of spine, rubbing; solid binding. Previous owner name on pastedown with date May, 1892. Round blind embossed Historical society stamp on title page with blue 'Discarded' stamp. Remainder of text free of writing. Very good copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good / No Jacket.
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Price: $300.00