Notes on the State of Virginia
London: John Stockdale, 1787. First UK edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [5], 2-382, [2] pp. Contemporary calf with the spine in seven compartments, gold lettering and gold rules on the spine; all edges navy. Illustrated with a folding table. The American Philosophical Society, "Thomas Jefferson 1784". Howes J78. Sabin 35896. Oxford DNB, Toby Barnard, "Beaufort, Daniel Augustus (1739–1821)". The armorial bookplate of the Reverend Daniel Augustus Beaufort, an Anglican priest and cartographer. Beaufort is best-known for his map of Ireland, his instrumental role in establishing Sunday schools, and for publishing educational works for young readers. Jefferson's history of Virginia: with commentary on the state's landscape, flora and fauna, also with commentary on the state's political institutions. The work was first published in Paris. Jefferson compiled this work during the Revolutionary War, and intended for these writings to be seen only by French diplomats. The work became so popular in French political circles however, that it was printed in London just a few years after the Paris edition, then the work was later printed in the United States. The leaves in our copy are quite clean and bright. A fascinating narrative of Virginia as it was during the Revolutionary War. Fair. Item #000014971
The rear joint starting, the front board attached by the sewing only. A visible crack to the spine but the binding remains attached by the sewing. Lacks the map and the free front endpaper.
Price: $7,500.00