Lot 147

1878 The History of Bradford County, Pennsylvania 1770 - 1878 by Rev. David Craft Illustrated FIRST EDITION

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1878 The History of Bradford County, Pennsylvania 1770 - 1878 by Rev. David Craft Illustrated FIRST EDITION

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by One Source Auctions
August 3, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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Canandaigua, NY, US 14424

Published in 1878 by L. H. Everts & Co. of Philadelphia. Native American History: Early accounts of the Aborigines and regional tribes residing on the North Branch of the Susquehanna. Land Controversies: Deep coverage of the heated Connecticut–Pennsylvania land title disputes that plagued early settlers. Military Conflicts: Accounts of early settlements before and during the Revolutionary War, including the impacts of the Battle of Wyoming. Societal Development: Historical overviews of the region's early industries, legal infrastructure, and common school system. Township Records: Hyper-local breakdowns detailing individual settlements like Athens, Wyalusing, and South Creek. Biographical Sketches: Commemorative profiles and steel-engraved portrait illustrations of prominent pioneers and contemporary 1870s citizens. The title page indicates the work includes illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers, with the press work performed by J. B. Lippincott & Co. The volume is bound in brown cloth over boards with a quarter-leather spine, featuring ornate gilt-stamped decorative borders and a central title cartouche on the front and rear covers. The interior is extensively illustrated with lithographed and engraved plates, including a color-accented map of Bradford County, scenic landscapes such as Lake Pond Hill, and numerous portraits and residential views of local families including Lawrence, Chaffee, Snyder, and Vandyke. A blue ink inscription on the front endpaper identifies a former owner as Mary Skinner of 182 Canton Street, Troy, Pennsylvania. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 9.5" x 12.25"
  • Condition: Good - Very Good with no missing pages.

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