The Canada Auction Series: Canadian Arts, Culture & History

May 27June 01, 2023
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LOT 395

Lot 395

John Joseph Henry (1758-1811)

John Joseph Henry (1758-1811)
Lot 395 Details
John Joseph Henry (1758-1811), American

AN ACCURATE AND INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE HARDSHIPS AND SUFFERINGS OF THAT BAND OF HEROES, WHO TRAVERSED THE WILDERNESS IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC IN 1775

18mo., 1st edition, full title, 22pp., with owner's quill inscription (B.A. Boynton) on the endpaper (torn) and preface 'To the Public', in full calf boards with applied red leather spine title, Lancaster, printed by Willliam Greer, 1812

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $209.10
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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John Joseph Henry (1758-1811)
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Literature:

TPL 465, Howes H423aa, Sabin 3140, Gephart 5944

CONDITION DETAILS

Torn loss to inscribed front end paper.

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