HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF VIRGINIA; Containing a Collection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c., Relating to Its History and Antiquities, together with Geographical and Statistical Descriptions; To which Is Appended, an Historical and Descriptive Sketch of the District of Columbia.; Illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc.
Charleston, SC: Wm. R. Babcock, 1856. Reprint (first published in 1845). 8vo. 544 pp. In-text wood engravings, plates, folding map (rumpled along a fold, short tear from hinge). Sabin 33301: "Mostly scissors and paste, but very well done." Howes H-722. Persistent light foxing, marginal pencil markings and notes, a good..... More