Lot 251: The Life of James Otis of Massachusetts by Tudor
Lot 251: Author: William, Tudor; Title: The Life of James Otis, of Massachusetts: Containing also, Notices of some Contemporary Characters and Events from the Year 1760 to 1775; Place Published: Boston; Publisher: Wells and Lilly; Date Published: 1823; Description: xx, 508 + [2] ad pp. Frontispiece and a couple full-page illustrations. (8vo) period half leather and marbled cloth, raised bands and gilt on spine. First Edition.Presentation copy to Chief Justice Parker, per author's inscription. This scarce work includes some of Otis' letters, speeches, essays, and legal actions as well as biographical content about his education, family life, etc., and information about the pre-revolutionary period. Condition: Some wear and tear to binding; scattered foxing, a little darkening of pages; very good.
PBA Galleries' Sale 578: Americana, Travel/Exploration, Cartography, African/Asian Americana and Directories
Thursday, 28th January 2016
Estimate: $150-250
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