History of Massachusetts, for Two Hundred Years from the Year 1620 to 1820

Title: History of Massachusetts, for Two Hundred Years from the Year 1620 to 1820 Author: Bradford, Alden Publication: Boston: Hilliard, Gray, and Co., 1835. Description: First edition of Alden Bradford's History of Massachusetts, with fold-out map of Massachusetts by James G. Carter (Howes, B691; Sabin, 7223). Howes describes the map as being present in only some copies. Published by Hilliard, Gray, and Co. and printed by J.D. Freeman. In original publisher's binding of quarter green cloth with paper over pasteboard, sewn on three supports; printed paper label on the spine. Fold-out map of Massachusetts includes a table with population statistics. Appendix includes facsimile signatures of founders of Plymouth Colony and other historical figures in Massachusetts history. Octavo in 4s; xii, [1], 14-480 pages, [1] folded leaf of plates (map); [A]4 B2 1-584 592; 10 x 6 inches. With the ink signature of former owner Peleg Sprague (1793-1880) on the front cover, title page, and page 21. Spr