A discourse embracing the civil and religious history of Rhode-Island; delivered April 4, A. D. 1838, at the close of the second century from the first settlement of the island

Providence: H. H. Brown, 1838. First edition, 12mo, pp. 161, [1]; original green cloth, black paper label printed in gilt on the upper cover; label a little dull, very light foxing, very good. Early ownership signature of Hiram A. Ross (a relative of the author?) on the front free flyleaf. "In his Centennial sermon preached at the close of the second century of the settlement of Newport, he was very largely assisted by his friend, Mr. B. B. Howland, one of his deacons, who was more than anyone else familiar with the history of his native town. Mr. Ross was desirous of making known his obligations to Mr. Howland, but could not obtain his consent" (Hammett). (truncated) American Imprints 52714; Bartlett, pp. 233-34; Hammett, p. 132; Parks 1199; Sabin 73341. (Inventory #: 55364)