first edition
1826 · New York
by Mitchell, Samuel L.
New York: G. & C. Carvill, 1826. First edition, 8vo, pp. 67, [1]; removed from binding, wanting wrappers; old pressure stamp on title page, else very good. Mitchell (1764-1831), a.k.a. "living encyclopaedia" and "Congressional Dictionary" was an American physician and naturalist educated in Edinburgh, who taught at Columbia, and later at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. He also served in Washington as both a Representative and a Senator, and was a great admirer of Jefferson. American Imprints 25406; Sabin 49741. (Inventory #: 55011)