Annals of Salem
Salem: W. & S. B. Ives, 1845-1849. Second edition. Hardcover. 2 volumes. v,535pp. vii,663pp. Gold-lined three-quarter leather over black cloth with gold decorations on spine. Frontispiece in both volumes, protected by tissue guard. Exhaustive compendium of Salem history by local minister, historian and author Joseph Barlow Felt (1789-1869). Illustrated with a few b/w reproductions of drawings and plans. Name of previous owner on title-page. Age wear, scuffing and staining on binding. Writing in pencil by previous owner on endpapers. Hinges in Vol. II starting. Water staining on top edge throughout, not affecting text. Small part of fore-edge on free rear endpaper on Vol. II missing. Back cover on Vol. II bowed. Sporadic foxing throughout in Vol. I. Includes appendix. Binding in fair to good, interior in overall very good condition. g. Item #21869
Price: $200.00