The Death of Abel in Five Books. From the German of Gessner with New Idyls
Phildelphia: Printed by Tho. L. Plowman, 1802. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Uncommon early 19thC printing of Gesser's Death of Abel with other writings of his. Tallish 8vo, fill tree calf with pwnershp red leather label on front cover. "Premium in Globes, S. Doremus", vii, 275, engraved fontispiece profile portrait of Gessner, and engraved title page. Front cover loosening. Inteiors toned/ foxed moderately. Likely from the libary of American philanthropist Sarah Platt Doremus (1802 - 1877) who founded - and funded - many reliefr services for women and children. Good. Item #013910
Price: $250.00
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