$458
Edited by Rev. David Wiley. Vol. 1, nos. 1-22, and vol. 2, nos. 1-10. Georgetown, (D.C.:) Printed for the Editor by W. A. Rind, (1810)-1811. 2 vols. bound as 1. 8vo, bound in later full calf, gilt-stamped spine and gilt-lettered red leather spine label. Published from July 5, 1810 to May, 1812, the American Museum, designed to be "a convenient appendage to the Columbian Agricultural Society," according to the preface, was the first periodical completely devoted to agriculture. (History of American Magazines. Vol. 1, pp. 152-153) Original copies are exceedingly rare in the trade and institutions, with no past records of sale and only one copy located on WorldCat in an institutional collection. Some toning to pages; bookplate tipped in front pastedown; a few minor tears and bottom edge of a few pages shaved, not affecting the text; scattered brownspotting; some light dampstaining; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05
