Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 618
Connecticut Historical Collections by John Barber
Estimate: $200 - $400
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| $500 | $50 |
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| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Featured in this lot is this 1836 Connecticut Historical Collection by John Warner Barber. The book features a wonderfully and professionally written book by John Warner Barber and is a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut with geographical descriptions and is illustrated by 190 engravings. This is a second edition. John Warner Barber (1798–1885) was an American author, engraver, and historian best known for his work "Connecticut Historical Collections." Barber's work played a significant role in preserving local histories during a period when the United States was still forming its national identity, and many regional histories were at risk of being forgotten. The condition of this book shows loosening to the tot he bindings on the inside of the book spine and is missing the outside cover of the spine with heavy wear to the outside cover of the book with browning also to the pages all due to age and use. The measurements of this book is 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 1 3/4". The collective weight of this book is 2lb.
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