1799 · Northampton
by Watts, Isaac
Northampton: William Butler, 1799. 8vo, pp. 233; title within woodcut border, text in double column; original full sheep, rubbed and worn, but sound. Early American bookplate of Lemuel Dady (partially peeled), and his ownership inscription on the front free endpaper. This version of Watts' Psalms of David was first published in 1785 in Hartford. The "Advertisement to the Reader" (p. 2-3) was written by Joel Barlow, who revised and supplemented the 1785 edition for the American market. See BAL 860. Evans 35196.
(Inventory #: 33102)