1813 · Cambridge, (MA)
by JENKINS, John
Cambridge, (MA): Printed for the author. (Andover: Printed by Flagg & Gould), 1813. Second edition, greatly expanded from the 1791 original edition (a 32-page pamphlet, Evans 23469). 8vo. xx, 68, (4) pp. Engraved title page and frontispiece, illustrated with 10 engraved plates, in-text illustrations. Plates (two somewhat crudely handcolored, including the frontis). Contemporary three-quarter leather with marbled boards. Both boards and leather heavily worn, staining and darkening to plates; rear endpaper lacking. American Imprints 28833. See Nash, American Writing Masters, 26-34pp. calling it the most substantial and original native contribution to the literature.
(Inventory #: 69374)