(NEW HAMPSHIRE--DARTMOUTH.) 4 editions of the memoirs of the notorious criminal and Dartmouth dropout Stephen Burroughs. 4 volumes, 12mo, various bindings and conditions. Various places, 1804-1832
Stephen Burroughs (1765-1840) was kicked out of the Continental Army, dropped out of Dartmouth, pretended to be a doctor and minister, and finally made a prolific career of counterfeiting banknotes. His memoir went through numerous editions, and remains popular among scoundrels and Dartmouth alum to this day. Offered here are:
"Memoirs of Stephen Burroughs, Vol. II." First edition of the separately published second volume of his memoir, apparently scarcer than the 1798 first volume. 202 pages. 12mo, contemporary calf; worn, moderate dampstaining and finger-soiling, some loss to final leaf, lacking free endpapers; 1816 library inscription on front pastedown. Boston, 1804.
"Memoirs of Stephen Burroughs." 248, 148 pages. 2 volumes in one. 12mo, contemporary calf, worn; dampstaining and wear to contents, lacking free endpapers; early owner's inscription to title page. Albany, NY, 1811.
"Sketch of the Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs." 105 pages. 12mo, original paper-backed boards, worn; moderate dampstaining, lacks free endpapers; early inscriptions on front pastedown. An abridged edition. Greenfield, MA, 1812.
"Memoirs of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs." 443 pages including frontispiece plate. 2 volumes in one. 12mo, contemporary 1/4 calf over printed boards, worn; foxing, moderate dampstaining; early owner's signature on verso of frontispiece. Howes B1022. Boston, 1832.
