(VIRGINIA) Stith William The History of the First Discovery

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(VIRGINIA.) Stith, William. The History of the First Discovery and Settlement of Virginia. viii, 304, 295-331, v, 34 pages. 8vo, later gilt morocco by Bedford, negligible wear; minor paper repair to top margin of page 167. London: S. Birt, 1753

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A reissue of the 1747 second edition, with text printed in Williamsburg, VA and a new title page printed in London. This important history of Virginia was first published by William Parks, first printer to the colony. "His book has become a high authority to later writers"--Church 963. ESTC T146954; Sabin 91860.