1640-1890 Addresses Delivered at the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Village and Town of Southampton, June 12th, 1890
Sag Harbor, New York: John H. Hunt, 1890. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Item #029304
104 pages + errata page; with a very well-engraved black & white portrait of the author by A.H. Ritchie. Additional authors include George R. Howell, Wm. S. Pelletreau and the Rev. Sameul E. Herrick, all of whom with repute as writers and historians of local and New York State history and genealogy. (Quoted from the text): "...The Display and sale of memorial medals; the wigwam near at hand constructed by one of the fast vanishing race of Shinnecocks; the residences tastefully decorated with flags and banners; the thunder of cannon at intervals throughout the day; the parade of one hundred young horsemen on gaily caparisoned steeds; the moving through the streets of a whale boat on wheels with some of the ancient mariners therein; were among the novel, interesting and entertaining features of the memorable day..." Approx. 6" x 9 1/4" size; original printed paper wrap covers. Light wear; in very good condition.
Price: $45.00