History of Montville, Connecticut Formerly The North Parish of New London From 1640 to 1896
first edition
1896 · Hartford, Conn.
by Baker, Henry A.
Hartford, Conn.: Self-published, 1896. First Edition. First printing Very good in the publisher's original embossed, purple cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and blind embossing around the perimeter of the boards. A thick octavo measuring 9" by 6". The cloth at the head of the spine is worn and rubbed, the binding is very slightly shaken, with the rear hinge well started and there is a prior owner's name in ink on the first free end page with a note that the book was purchased in New London in Sept., 1923. There is also a narrow black ink stain on the fore edge of the text block. 727 pages including an index of family names, an appendix and text. Illustrated with reproductions of black and white photographs of early homes, mills, a tavern, churches and portraits of town leaders. The author focuses on the history of the town and provides extensive genealogical records of many early settlers and families. An exceptionally uncommon resource for Montville history and genealogical research. [Connecticut Bibliography/Armstrong, 5653] (Inventory #: TB24055)