JEFFERSON THOMAS Notes on the State of Virginia

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JEFFERSON, THOMAS. Notes on the State of Virginia. Folding table, other illustrations. [4], 382 pages. 8vo, later 1/2 morocco, worn and a bit bowed; lacking the original map, a 1794 edition of the map crudely tipped to title page with moderate wear, title page defective along top edge with loss touching one letter of title, moderate foxing, minor dampstaining; early owner's signature on second leaf, modern collector's bookplate on front pastedown. London: John Stockdale, 1787

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Generally considered the first published edition in English, following a privately printed 1785 edition and a 1786 French edition. Howes J78; Sabin 35896; Verner 1787.