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33. [CLINTON (DE WITT).] An Account of Abimelech Coody and other Celebrated Writers of New York; In a Letter from a Traveller, to his Friend in South Carolina; January, 1815. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. N. Y. [1815]

One of only 35 copies printed. Abimelech Coody is a pseudonym for Gulian Verplanck.

34. COFFIN (JOSHUA). A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845. Portraits and other illustrations. 8vo, cloth. Boston, 1845

35. COLDEN (CADWALLADER). The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada, which are the Barrier Between the English and French in that Part of the World. With particular accounts of their Religion, Manners, Customs, Laws and Government: their several Battles and Treaties with the European Nations; their Wars with other Indians. Map. 8vo, original calf. London, 1750

Second Edition, scarce. Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, his signature on title, and marginal notes on several pages in his handwriting. 36. COX (ROSS). Adventures on the Columbia River, including the Narrative of a Residence of Six Years on the Western Side of the Rocky Mountains, among Various Tribes of Indians hitherto unknown. Together with a Journey Across the American Continent. 8vo, original cloth, paper label, uncut.

Fine copy. Rare in uncut state.

N. Y. 1832 37. CURWEN (SAMUEL). Journal and Letters of the late Samuel Curwen, Judge of Admiralty, etc., An American Refugee in England, from 1775 to 1784. By George Atkinson Ward. Portrait. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1842 Presentation copy from the author to J. K. Paulding, with inscription. 38. DANKERS (JASPAR) AND SLUYTER (PETER). Journal of a Voyage to New York and a Tour in Several of the American Colonies in 167980. Facsimiles. Translated from the original manuscripts in Dutch, .. and Edited by Henry C. Murphy. 8vo, boards, roan back, gilt top, uncut.

Brooklyn, 1867

Vol. 1 of the Memoirs of the Long Island Historical Society.

39. DARBY (WILLIAM). View of the United States, Historical, Geographical and Statistical. 14 colored folding maps. 18mo, calf. Phila. 1828 Inscription on fly-leaf, in autograph of J. K. Paulding, also his signature on title.

40. DAVIS (PARIS M.). An Authentic History of the Late War between the United States and Great Britain. With a Full Account of every Battle by Sea and Land. With 5 woodcut illustrations. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1836

41. DELAFIELD (JOHN, JR.). An Inquiry into the Origin of the Antiquities of America. With an Appendix, containing Notes, etc., by James Lakey, Large folding frontispiece and 10 plates, several of which are colored. 4to, cloth (binding torn). N. Y. 1839

42. DOUGLASS (WILLIAM). A Summary, Historical and Political, of the First Planting, Progressive Improvements, and Present State of the British Settlements in North America. 2 vols. 8vo, half russia. London, 1760 Rare. With the J. K. Paulding bookplate, and autograph on titles.

43. DUNLAP (WILLIAM). History of the New Netherlands, Province of New York and State of New York, to the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. Portrait and maps. 2 vols. 8vo, original boards (few leaves of Vol. 2 lightly stained). N. Y. 1839

calf.

44. EDDIS (WILLIAM). Letters from America, Historical and Descriptive; Comprising Occurrences from 1769 to 1777, inclusive. 8vo, sprinkled London, 1792 With J. K. Paulding's signature on title.

45. EDMUNDSON (WILLIAM). A Journal of the Life, Travels, Sufferings and Labour of Love in the Work of Ministry. 8vo, old calf (rebacked). Contains an account of America and the Indians.

London, 1774

46. ELIOT (JOHN). A Biographical Dictionary, containing a brief account of the First Settlers, and other Eminent Characters among the Magistrates, Ministers, Literary and Worthy Men in New-England. 8vo, old sheep. Boston, 1809

With the J. K. Paulding bookplate, and autograph on title with that of W. J. Paulding. Contains also several marginal notes in addition to a long manuscript note concerning the work, on the fly-leaf.

47. EVERETT (EDWARD). Orations and Speeches, on various occasions. 8vo, cloth.

Boston, 1836

Presentation copy from the author to J. K. Paulding, with inscription. 48. FEATHERSTONHAUGH (G. W.). Report of a Geological Reconnoissance made in 1835 from the Seat of Government by the way of Green Bay and the Wisconsin Territory, to the Coteau de Prairie. 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1836 49. FINLAY (HUGH). Journal kept by Hugh Finlay, Surveyor of the Post Roads on the Continent of North America, during his Survey of the Post Offices between Falmouth and Casco Bay in the Province of Massachusetts, and Savannah in Georgia; begun the 13th Septr., 1773 and ended 26th June, 1774. Maps. 4to, wrappers, uncut (loose). Brooklyn, 1867

One of 150 copies printed. Signature of W. I. Paulding on fly-leaf. 50. FLINT (TIMOTHY). Recollections of the Last Ten Years, Passed in Occasional Residences and Journeyings in the Valley of the Mississippi, from Pittsburg and the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico, and from Florida to the Spanish Frontier. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, half calf. Boston, 1826

Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, and with his signature on title. 51. FLINT (TIMOTHY). The First White Man of the West, or the Life and Exploits of Col. Dan 'l Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. Cincinnati, 1858

52. FORCE (PETER). Tracts and Other Papers, relating principally to the Origin, Settlement, and Progress of the Colonies in North America, from the Discovery of the Country to the Year 1776. Facsimiles. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth (back of one vol. torn). Washington, 1836-38

Rare. Two additional volumes (3 and 4) were published in 1846. 53. [FRANKLIN (BENJAMIN).] An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania, From its Origin; so far as regards the several Points of Controversy, which have, from Time to Time, arisen between the several Governors of that Province, etc. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, half calf. London, 1759

Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, and with his signature on title. 54. FRANKLIN (BENJAMIN). Letters to Benjamin Franklin, from his Family and Friends. [Edited by W. J. Duane.] 2 portraits. 4to, half New York, 1859

morocco.

One of 10 copies in quarto. Signature of W. I. Paulding on fly leaf. 55. FREMONT (JOHN CHARLES). Georgraphical Memoir upon Upper California, in illustration of his Map of Oregon and California. Addressed to the Senate of the United States. 8vo, wrappers. Washington, 1848

56. FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. The History of the British Dominions in North America from the first Discovery of that Vast and Glorious Establishment as confirmed by the late Treaty of Peace in 1763. Folding map, with the boundaries of the provinces and colonies outlined in colors. 4to, original russia (cover loose). London, 1773

Fine copy of this excellent work, which includes a complete history of the French and Indian War, 1754-1763. Also contains separate histories of Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, etc. Contains bookplate of J. K. Pauling, and his signature on title.

57. GARDEN (ALEXANDER). Anecdotes of the Revolutionary War in America, with Sketches of Persons, the most distinguished, in the Southern States, for Civil and Military Services. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, half calf (lacks leaf before contents). Charleston, 1822 Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, and his signature on title. 58. GARLAND (HUGH A.). The Life of John Randolph of Roanoke. 2 Portraits. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. New York, 1851 59. GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Collections of the. Vol. 1. 8vo, cloth. Savannah: Printed for the Society, 1840 Presentation copy to J. K. Paulding, with inscription on title. 60. GOODWIN (H. C.). Pioneer History; or, Cortland County and the Border Wars of New York. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1859 61. GRAYDON (ALEXANDER). Memoirs of his own Time. With Reminiscences of the Men and Events of the Revolution. Edited by John Stockton Littell. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1846 62. GREEN (ASHBEL). The Life of. Prepared for the press at the author's request by Joseph H. Jones. Portrait. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1849 63. GREENLEAF (JONATHAN). A History of the Churches of all Denominations, in the City of New York, from the first settlement to the year 16mo, cloth. N. Y. 1846

1846.

64. GURNEY (JOSEPH JOHN). Familiar Letters to Henry Clay of Kentucky, describing A Winter in the West Indies. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1840 Signature of author with inscription on fly-leaf.

65. HAYWOOD (JOHN). The Natural and Aboriginal History of Tennessee, up to the First Settlements therein by the White People, in the Year 1768. 8vo, calf. Nashville: Printed by George Wilson, 1823 The Excessively Rare FIRST EDITION. This work, described by Mr. Field over thirty years ago as "Exceedingly rare and highly prized," has latterly become one of the most sought after and most difficult to procure of the works relating to the American Aborigines.

Inscription on inside front cover in which Paulding states that the book was given to him by the author on a visit to Tennessee in 1840.

66. HELMS (ANTHONY ZACHARIAH). Travels from Buenos Ayres, by Potosi, to Lima. With Note by the Translator. Folding map. 16mo, old calf (covers loose). London, 1806

Contains bookplate, and signature of J. K. Paulding.

67. [HELPS (ARTHUR).] The Conquerors of The New World and their Bondsmen. Being a Narrative of the Principal Events which led to Negro Slavery in the West Indies and America. FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, paper labels. London: Pickering, 1848

This work is said to have been suppressed. Signature of W. I. Paulding in each volume.

68. [HEWATT (ALEXANDER).] An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia. 2 vols. 8vo, old sheep (rubbed). London, 1779

Fine copy of this rare work. A collection of valuable papers and manuscripts collected by the author forms the basis of this work. With the J. K. Paulding bookplate in each volume and his autograph on both titles. 69. HEYLYN (PETER). Cosmographie in Four Books. Containing the Chorographie and Historie of the whole World, and all the principal Kingdoms, Provinces, Seas, and Isles thereof. Engraved title and 4 folding maps. Folio, half calf (corners of leaves and maps stained). London, 1666

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The fourth edition with an accurate and an approved Index." The fourth book is devoted entirely to 'America and the western hemisphere. With J. K. Paulding's bookplate.

70. HINMAN (R. R.). Letters from the English Kings and Queens Charles II, James II, William and Mary, Anne, George II, &c., to the Governors of the Colony of Connecticut, together with the Answers thereto, from 1635 to 1749. FIRST EDITION. 12mo, cloth (back torn).

Rare.

Hartford, 1836

71. HISTORY of New Netherland: or, New York under the Dutch (O'Callaghan), Vol. 1. N. Y. 1846; A Collection of Works (Chalkey), Lond. 1791; Prose Writers of America (Griswold), Phila. 1847; and another. Together 4 vols., various sizes and bindings.

72. [HOFFMAN (CHARLES FENNO).] A Winter in the West. By a New-Yorker. FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth (worn). N. Y. 1835 73. HOLMES (ABIEL). The Annals of America, from the Discovery by Columbus in the Year 1492, to the year 1826. 2 vols. 8vo, half calf.

Cambridge, 1829

74. [HORSMANDEN (DANIEL).] A Journal of the Proceedings in the detection of the Conspiracy formed by some White People in conjunction with Negro and other Slaves for burning the City of New York in America, and Murdering the Inhabitants. 4to, calf (portion of one page missing, and text foxed). FIRST EDITION. Very Scarce. Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, and his signature on title.

N. Y. 1744

75. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). A History of Lewis County, in the State of New York, from the beginnings of its Settlement to the Present Time. Portraits. 8vo, half roan (covers in poor condition, and a few pages has margins slightly stained). Albany, 1860

Signature of W. I. Paulding on inside of both covers, and on title. 76. HUBBARD (WILLIAM). A Narrative of the Indian Wars in NewEngland, from the First Planting thereof in the Year 1607,' to the Year 1677. 12mo, sheep (rubbed). Brattleborough, 1814 With the J. K. Paulding bookplate and his signature on the title. 77. HUBBARD (WILLIAM). A General History of New England, from the Discovery to MDCLXXX. 8vo, sheep.

Cambridge: Hilliard & Metcalf, 1815

This work was never before printed, although the MS. was known by, and made use of by Mather, Prince, and Hutchinson.

78. HUDSON (HENRY). Sailing Directions of Henry Hudson, prepared for his use in 1608 from the Old Danish of Ivar 'Bardsen. With an Introduction and Notes also a Dissertation of the Discovery of the Hudson River by the Rev. B. F. DeCosta. 8vo, boards. Albany: Joel Munsell, 1869

79. HUMPHREYS (COL. DAVID). An Essay on the Life of the Honourable Major General Israel Putnam With an Appendix containing an Historical and Topographical Sketch of Bunker Hill Battle. By S. Swett. Portrait. 12mo, sheep. Boston, 1818

80. INDIANS. Brownell (Charles De Wolf). The Indians of North and South America. Numerous illustrations, some, colored. Thick 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1858

81. INDIANS. Kinzie (John H.). Wau-Bun, the "Early Day" in the Northwest. Plates. 8vo, cloth (few pages slightly stained and binding somewhat frayed). Chicago, 1857 Presentation copy with inscription "Hon. James K. Paulding with kind regards of James Grant Wilson." With signature of W. I. Paulding on fly-leaf.

82. JACKSON (ANDREW). The Life of Andrew Jackson, Major-General in the service of the United States: comprising A History of the War in the South, from the Commencement of the Greek Campaign, to the termination of Hostilities before New Orleans. Portrait. 8vo, calf. Phila. 1824

Signature of J. K. Paulding on title.

83. JACKSON (ANDREW). Messages of Gen. Andrew Jackson: with a short Sketch of his Life. Portrait. FIRST EDITION. 12mo, cloth.

Concord, 1837 84. JAMES (WILLIAM D.). A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion, and A History of his Brigade, from its rise, in June, 1780, until disbanded in December, 1782; with Descriptions of Characters and Scenes, not heretofore published. Containing also an Appendix, with copies of letters which passed between several of the leading characters of that day; principally from Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, original boards, uncut (back slightly torn). Charleston, 1821

A fine copy of this rare biography.

85. [JEFFERSON (THOMAS).] Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia: with the Appendix-Complete. Tables. 8vo, old calf (piece missing from top of title). Baltimore, 1800

Contains bookplate of J. K. Paulding, and his signature on title. 86. JEFFERSON (THOMAS). Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson. Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Engraved portrait. 4 vols. 8vo, half calf. Boston, 1830

87. JOHNSON (WILLIAM). Sketches of the Life and Correspondence of Nathaniel Greene, Major General of the Armies of the United States, in the War of the Revolution. Compiled chiefly from original Materials. Portrait, 7 plans and a map. 2 vols. 4to, half calf (a few pages slightly foxed).

Charleston, 1822

Contains the Appendix, which does not appear in all copies. Marginal notes by J. K. Paulding on several pages, his bookplate in each volume and signature on titles.

88. JOHNSTON (J. E.), and others. Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissance of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. By J. E. Johnston, W. F. Smith, and others; also Report of Capt. R. B. Marey's Route, from Fort Smith to Santa Fe, and the Report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson, on an Expedition into the Navajo Country, etc. Folding maps and plates. cloth.

8vo,

Wash. 1850

89. JOURNAL of the Pilgrims at Plymouth (Cheever), N. Y. 1848; The American Guide. Phila. 1835; The Constitution of the United States of America (Hickey), Phila. 1847; and others. 6 vols., various sizes and bindings. Signature of J. K. Paulding in one volume.

90. JOURNAL of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839 (Kemble), N. Y. 1863; Bright Days in the Old Plantation Time (Banks), Bost. 1882; Autobiography of an English Soldier in the United States Army. N. Y. 1853; and others. Together 6 vols. 12mo, cloth and paper.

Signature of W. I. Paulding in three volumes.

91. JOURNAL of a Young Lady of Virginia 1782. 8vo, cloth, uncut. Baltimore, 1871

92. KIP (WILLIAM INGRAHAM). The Early Jesuit Missions in North America. Albany, 1873; Historical Scenes from the Old Jesuit Missions. N. Y., n. d. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth.

93. LAMB (R.). An Original and Authentic Journal of Occurrences during the Late American War from its Commencement to the Year 1783. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, old calf.

Dublin, 1809

94. [LANGWORTHY (EDWARD).] The Life and Memoirs of the late Major General Lee, second in command to General Washington. 12mo, mottled calf. N. Y. 1813

Bound in is Morris Birkbeck's "Letters from Illinois," with two maps by John Melish. Phila. 1818. With the J. K. Paulding bookplate. 95. LAWRENCE (W. R.). Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of the Late Amos Lawrence; with a Brief Account of Some Incidents in his Life. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. Boston, 1855

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