Mar 22, 2007 - Sale 2108

Sale 2108 - Lot 235

Price Realized: $ 360
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
(PENNSYLVANIA.) Proud, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in North America. Folding map (detached and torn), portrait of William Penn. 2 volumes. 8vo, contemporary calf, needs rebinding; foxing and staining; early owner's signature on titles and booklabels on the front endpapers (Micajah Speakman). Philadelphia: Zachariah Poulson, 1797-98

Additional Details

Speakman, the early owner of this set, was a notable Chester County member of the Underground Railroad. Evans 32729 and 34421; Howes P639; Sabin 66223.
with--Smedley, R. C. History of the Underground Railroad. Lancaster, 1883. See page 164 for information on Micajah Speakman.