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The History of the Revolution of South-Carolina, From a British Province to an Independent State. Volume I only. By David Ramsay Published: Trenton: Printed by Isaac Collins, 1785. FIRST EDITION . Volume I only. 5" x 8”, i-453 pp, + map. Hardcover in full original ¾ calf leather binding w/ marbled paper boards , boards detached, ffep missing, map present. A First Edition of the first book to obtain an American copyright in 1785 . Howes R36. An incredibly SCARCE American Revolutionary history! I've done my best to describe the book, but if you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail.
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This is an incredible piece of American Revolutionary history! The 1785 first edition of Ramsay's work is a rare treasure, especially with the original folding map still intact. Though the binding shows its age with detached boards and a missing ffep, the content remains historically significant. Holding a book that earned one of the earliest U.S. copyrights feels like touching the past. A must-have for serious collectors of early American history—authentic, scarce, and full of rich details about South Carolina's fight for independence.