History of the rise, progress, and existing condition of the western canals in the state of New-York, from September 1788, to ... 1819. Together with the rise, progress, and existing state of modern agricultural societies, on the Berkshire system, from
History of the rise, progress, and existing condition of the western canals in the state of New-York, from September 1788, to ... 1819. Together with the rise, progress, and existing state of modern agricultural societies, on the Berkshire system, from...
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Bookplate; front hinge reinforced in paper; some light generally inoffensive foxing; printed paper label tanned, split and chipped; but an untrimmed and partially unopened copy. 210 [2] pp. Frontispiece portrait; 2 engraved title page vignettes; 2 engraved maps (1 folding); 2 facsimiles and one plate. 8vo, Inscribed on the front free endpaper, "from his respected friend the Author."
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published by D. Steele; Packard & Van Benthuysen, Printers
Published:
1820
Language:
English
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9624666779
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Very good-condition. Book. Octavo (8vo). [ii], [i]-iv, [5]-104, [iv], [111]-210, followed by [ii] of contents (index). Original full calf binding with moderate wear and rubbing to extremities, attractively rebacked in full leather with new spine label. Illustrated by a frontisportrait of the author, two illustrated title pages, two maps (one folding), three engraved facsimiles of official documents, and one engraved plate. Previous owner's name on title page. Moderate to heavy foxing scattered throughout text. Textblock separating after the first few pages of text, with minor old tape repair to inner hinges. A few pages with small tears near the hinge/gutter here. Title continues "...of Modern Agricultural Societies, on the Berkshire System, from 1807, to the establishment of the Board of Agriculture in the State of New-York, January 10, 1820.
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Good+ Title continued: "TOGETHER WITH THE RISE, PROGRESS AND EXISTING STATE OF MODERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES, ON THE BERKSHIRE SYSTEM, FROM 1807 TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, JANUARY 10, 1820'. In December 1791, Elkanah Watson proposed to the New York State legislature that natural waterways could be used to create what later became the Erie Canal across New York State, connecting the Hudson River and New York City with the Great Lakes. Later he competed with Dewitt Clinton for the credit for this concept. In 1792, with General Philip Schuyler, Watson formed a company to build locks and canals, starting with the canal at Little Falls, New York, about halfway through the Mohawk Valley where the river had rapids that prevented through traffic. Blue paper covered boards, cloth spine with label. Front hinge is cracked with cover firmly attached. Light foxing throughout. [ (iv), 210pp (2) ], Pink endpapers. Portrait frontispiece, engraved title page. Two maps one of which is a fold out. Engraved forms. Single page addendum with additional information attached to the rear endpaper and signed Rebman Co. 1909. New York, Western and Grand Canals; Maps; 8vo; 212 pages.
