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Lot 517
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-410
Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Lot Description
[ALMANAC - BOSTON]. AMES, Nathaniel (1708-1764). An Astronomical Diary, or an Almanack For the Year of our Lord Christ, 1761. Boston [i.e. New London, CT]: John Draper et al [i.e. Timothy Green], [1761].
8vo (170 x 100 mm). Stab-sewn. A pirated issue, typographically distinct from the real Draper issue, lacking the phrase "Sold also by the booksellers" at the end of the imprint. ESTC W22464; Evans 8787.
[And:] AMES. An Astronomical Diary; Or, Almanack....1764. Boston: R. and S. Draper et al, [1763]. 8vo (170 x 106 mm). Disbound with old cellotape repairs (soiled and frayed). ESTC W587 (locating only two copies, both at the American Antiquarian Society); Evans 9231.
Property from the Collection of Mr. Felix Brejente, Schaumberg, Illinois
This lot is located in Chicago.