Narrative of James Van Horne Plains of Michigan Ltd Ed 162/250 [1953] HC

Description:

Narrative of James Van Horne… On the Plains of Michigan

Privately printed by Lawrence B. Romaine, Weathercock House, Middleboro, Massachusetts, circa 1953. This is a limited edition copy — No. 162 of only 250 printed.

A finely bound facsimile edition of a rare early account of frontier military history, particularly surrounding the War of 1812 and the Fort Dearborn Massacre near present-day Chicago. Includes original text reproductions and a foreword providing critical historical context.

Details:

* Hardcover in striking black and white marbled paper boards with cloth spine
* Hand-numbered limited edition: #162 of 250
* Includes facsimile pages of original pamphlet
* Original tissue dust wrapper included (torn but present)
* Book is clean and crisp throughout; very minor toning to endpapers

Condition:

Very good+ condition. Binding is tight and square, contents are clean. The protective tissue wrapper shows tears and wear but served its purpose preserv