History of the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770; Consisting of the Narrative of the Town, the Trial of the Soldiers: and a Historical Introduction
Delanco, NJ: The Notable Trials Library, 2001. Hardcover. This is a special edition facsimile copy of "History of the Boston Massacre" circa 1870, privately printed for the members of The Notable Trials Library. Upon the one hundredth anniversary of this massacre, this work re-publishes the narrative of the townspeople and the trial of the soldiers who fired on the people. The event was heavily publicized by leading Patriots such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. (Wikipedia). Hardcover. Burgundy cloth binding with gilt decorative the cover. Quarter binding in burgundy leather. Raised bands and gilt lettering and decorative gilt designs adorn the spine. Beautiful marbled end pages in burgundy, orange, black and white color themes. All gilt edges. Edges bear minimal scratching. Illustrated frontispiece of the Boston Massacre and contains "Unpublished documents of John Adams, and explanatory notes." Pages are in pristine condition with no creasing, marginalia or environmental markings of any kind. Burgundy silk ribbon bookmark. Original letter to Notable Trials Library member laid in. Indexed. 291 pp. Special notation page dedicated to special edition on last page. An absolutely beautiful copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Fine / Fine.
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