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Sketches of North Carolina by Rev WH Foote

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Presenting a rare book, namely, Sketches of North Carolina by Rev WH Foote. Titled: “Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical, Illustrative of the principles of a portion of her early settlers, by Rev. William Henry Foote. Published by Robert Carter of 58 Canal Street, New York originally in 1864. This is a 1912 Reprint by the Reprint Company of Dunn, North Carolina. Press by the Seeman Printery of Durham, N.C. The book is in good to fair condition. Some foxing to the inside of front and back covers. Some minor fraying and fading to the navy blue cloth covers and spine. The book is still tight and the spine good. As an added bonus the book contains the Annual Report of the Texas Electric Railway Company for 1944, which was obviously folded and inserted into the book by a prior owner. One For The Lover Of North Carolina History !!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.35 in (23.75 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good to fair. See full listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978123959832

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