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The History of Pennsylvania, in North America from the Original Institution and Settlement of that Province, under the fist Proprietor and Governor William Penn, in 1681 till after the Year 1742; with an Introduction, Respecting, The Life of W. Penn, Prior to the grant of The Province and the religious Society of the People called Quakers; with the first rise of the neighbouring Colonies, more particularly of West-New-Jersey, and the Settlement of the Dutch and Swedes on Delaware. To which is added a brief Description the Said Province and of the General State in which it flourished principally between the years 1760 and 1770. The whole including a variety of things, useful and Interesting to be known, respecting that country in early time, &c. With an Appendix. Written principally between the Years 1776 and 1780 by Robert Proud. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by Zachariah Paulson, Junior, Vol. I: Frontispiece of William Penn, 1797, 508 p; Vol. II: Fold-out map of Pennsylvania, 1798, 373 p + 149 p Appendices. FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE SET! Full leather contemporary bindings measure 8.25 x 5", 8vo. In fair condition. Modern binding very lightly scuffed at edges and corners, but otherwise clean and intact. Previous old-hand ownership signature, in ink, found on recto of frontispiece dated 1799. Title page of Vol. I loosening at tail of gutter. Off-setting on title page of Vol. I from frontispiece. Fold-out map in Vol. II normally toned & soiled at hinges with some tearing near attachment point to text-block. Text-block normally toned with age-staining in preliminaries. Contemporary bindings tight and intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Robert Proud (1728–1813) was an English educator, Quaker and historian known for his research and writing about the Province of Pennsylvania (also known as the Pennsylvania Colony). Dubbed "Pennsylvania's first historian", Proud was a Loyalist during the American Revolution, and completed much of his writing while living in poverty. Shortly after arriving in the Province of Pennsylvania (also known as the Pennsylvania Colony), he settled in Philadelphia , where he launched a private school for boys dedicated to the instruction of Latin. When that school failed two years later, he was hired to teach at The Friends School in September 1761. Also known as The Friends Academy, The Public School or the Penn Charter School, it is known today as the Friends Select School. He ultimately rose to the level of master teacher. He was elected to the revived American Philosophical Society in 1768. First Edition, Complete Set. RAREA1797ORSA - 03/19 RAREA1797ROQB - 05/25 - HKREV840
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