904 lots.

Cover title: Rare Americana.

"Catalogue no. 886."

"... embracing an unique collection of original and contemporary manuscripts of the laws of Pennsylvania and papers relating to the legal practice of the colony, from 1682 to 1774; original survey made by Gen. Anthony Wayne; rarebroadsides, historical letters and slave deeds. Also, a large collection of works on American history, early Philadelphia newspapers, Franklin and other imprints, early laws of the states, journals of the Continental and First Congress, rare public documents issued during the first years of the Republic, first American editions and numerous pamphlets relating to American history, including the publications of Paine and Cobbett, the Revolutionary War, The second war with Great Britain, etc."

McKay, 5552

Place of sale: Philadelphia.

Date of sale: November 26, 1902.