Clarkson Crolius's Personal Set of WINTERBOTHAM'S HISTORY OF AMERICA, New York, 1794

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Clarkson Crolius's Personal Set of WINTERBOTHAM'S HISTORY OF AMERICA, New York, Tiebout and O'Brien, 1794, each of the four volumes hand-numbered and inscribed with Clarkson Crolius's name, the first volume including the words, "His Libre." From the personal library of Manhattan's most famous potter (and the most famous American stoneware potter of his day), this group of books offers insights into the influences on Crolius's life as a patriot, artisan, and businessman. Remarkably, the handwriting seen in these volumes, quite evidently penned by Crolius himself, appears to match the hand that inscribed Crolius's well-known, iconic pouring vessel long owned by the New-York Historical Society. It, like Volume One of this set, is even inscribed "No. 1" in a similar manner. Various flaws, including transfer of printed words and images, spotting to pages, and expected wear to boards. H (of each) 8 5/8".



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