Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey ...
1844
by BARBER, JOHN W.
1844. Howe, Henry. Howe, Henry. BARBER, JOHN W., and HENRY HOWE. Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey; Containing a General Collection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc. Relating to its History and Antiquities, with Geographical Descriptions of Every Township in the State. New York, 1844. 512 p. Illus. Plates (2 in color). Recently rebound in quarter crimson calfskin, spine richly gilt. The usual foxing always found in this book, one gathering very slightly pulled, else a lovely copy in a modern fine binding. First edition of the most popular general history of New Jersey. Over the next 24 years the book went through several printings, each with minor revisions. The many charming woodcuts of town views are particularly appealing. The poor quality sheepskin used to bind this edition is usually found deteriorated beyond repair. This copy is in a lovely modern crimson calf binding with gold-tooled spine. For a lengthy essay on this remarkable book, and a bibliographical analysis of the various editions, see Felcone, New Jersey Books (2nd edn.), 59-68, 2499-2501. (Inventory #: 15315)