22 ALLAN (J.) Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, En250 gravings, &c., belonging to the Estate of John Allan. By Joseph Sabin. Also: Catalogue of the Library and Antiquarian Collection of John Allan, Esq., with the Names of Purchasers and the price each article sold for, preceded by a few Introductory Remarks [by William Gowans.] New York. 1865.

2.600

2 vols., imp. 8vo, uncut; 100 copies printed.

23 ALLEN (E.) A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Cap-
tivity, From the Time of his being taken by the British,
near Montreal, on the 25th Day of September, in the
Year 1775, to the Time of his Exchange on the 6th day
of May, 1778, Containing, His Voyages and Travels,
With the most remarkable Occurrences respecting him-
self, and many other Continental Prisoners of different
Ranks and Characters, which fell under his Observation,
in the Course of the same; particularly the Destruction
of the Prisoners at New York, by General Sir William
Howe, in the Years 1776 and 1777. Interspersed with
some Political Observations. Written by Himself, and
now published for the Information of the Curious of all
Nations. [Motto.]
Boston. 1779.

8vo, crushed red levant morocco, by W. Pratt; fine copy; extremely scarce. J. B.
Fisher's copy, printed at Philadelphia in this year, sold for $56.

26 ALLEN (George). Life of Philidor, Musician and Chess

Player, with a supplementary essay on Philidor as Chess-
Author and Chess-Player.
Philadelphia. 1863.

Rl. 8vo; half morocco; beautifully printed, on LARge Paper.

5527 ALLEN (Maj.-Gen. Ira). Natural and Political History

2800

650

650

650

250

of the State of Vermont, one of the United States of America. With an Appendix, containing answers to sundry queries addressed to the Author.

London. 1798.

8vo, half green morocco extra, gilt top, uncut; fine copy; scarce.

28 ALLEN (J.) New-Englands | choicest Blessing | And the Mercy most to be desired by all that wish well to this People. Cleared in a Sermon | Preached before the | Covrt of Election At Boston on May 28. | 1679. | By James Allen, Teacher to the first Gathered Church therein. [ Boston, Printed by John Foster, 1679.|

4to, red morocco, gilt edges, by F. Bedford; fine copy; very scarce.

29 ALLEN (Joseph). A Centennial Discourse delivered in
Northborough, Mass., 1846.
Boston. 1846.

8vo, pp. 64, brown polished calf, gilt edges, by F. Bedford.

30 ALLEN. Half-Century Sermon ... Northborough, Mass. ... Cambridge. 1867.

8vo, pp. 58, brown polished calf, gilt edges, by F. Bedford.

31 ALLEN. Historical Sketch of the Town of Northborough, [n. p. n. d.]

Massachusetts.

8vo, brown polished calf, gilt edges, by F. Bedford.

32 ALLEN (Joseph). Genealogical Sketch of the Allen Boston. 1869.

Family.

12mo, pp. 88, uncut.

The Worcester Association and its Antece

12m0, sheets folded; one signature wanting.

Boston. 1868.

Eight Historical Tracts. By Rev. Joseph

35 ALLEN (Paul).

[v. d.]

History of the American Revolution; comprehending all the Principal Events both in the Field and in the Cabinet, with the important resolutions of the Continental Congress, Washington's Letter, etc.

Baltimore. 1822.

2 vols., 8vo, half morocco, gilt top, uncut, by Bradstreet; fine copy; scarce. "Although the name of Paul Allen is on the title, this work was written by John Neal and Mr. Watkins."-ALLEN's "Biog. Dictionary."

36 ALLIBONE (S. A.) A Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors. Vol. I. Philadelphia. 1859.

Rl. 8vo, cloth. The remaining volumes of this valuable work will probably be published within a year.

ALSOP (Richard). See Washington (George).

37 AMERICAN (The) and British Chronicle of War and 1600 Politics; being an Accurate and Comprehensive Register of the most memorable Occurrences in the last ten Years of His Majesty's Reign: in which will be found above Eighteen Hundred Interesting Events, During the late War between Great Britain and America, France, Spain and Holland; From May 10, 1773, to July 16, 1783. The whole carefully collected from Authentic Records, and correctly arranged in Chronological Order. Multum in Parvo. This compendium, or Political System of Foreign and Domestic Affairs, is a faithful Diary

563

of Civil and Military Transactions, extracted from Gov-
ernment Dispatches and Official Papers, Votes of the
House of Commons and Lords, Resolutions of Congress,
Acts of Council, Royal Proclamations, Edicts, &c.
Provincial Considerations, Debates, Petitions, Addresses,
Meetings, and Determinations. Every Engagement by
Sea and Land, Military Operations, Civil Establish-
ments, Changes in Administration, Political Struggles,
and Principal Appointments; Treaties of Alliance, Com-
merce, and Peace; Constitutional and Financial Re-
form; Land and Marine Force of the Belligerent Pow-
ers; Public Revenue, Debt, and Expenditure, &c. &c.
&c. To the Recapitulation of Public Occurrences
during the late War in America and in Europe, is added
a general Table of Prior Events; British Governors in
America at the Commencement of Hostilities; Mem-
bers of the first Congress; Constitution and Form of
Government of the several States, and Population in
Each; Ships of War taken, lost, or destroyed; Roads in
America; and a copious Abridgement of the Treaties
of Peace.
London: Printed for the Author. [1783.]

8vo, half morocco, gilt top; very scarce. The dedication is signed E. J. S. Fari-
bault, No. 926, quotes a book with a similar title, 4 vols., 4to, London,
1801, which is probably an error.

AMERICAN Anecdotes. See [Hunt (Freeman)].

38 AMERICAN Antiquarian Society. Proceedings, &c.

Worcester. [v. d.],

15 pamphlets, 8vo. See "Archæologue Americana."

AMERICAN Archives. See Force (Peter).

AMERICAN Bards. A Satire. See [Waln (Robert)].

AMERICAN Independence. See [Cartwright (John)].

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39 AMERICAN PIONEER. A Monthly Periodical, Devoted to the objects of the Logan Historical Society; or to Collecting and Publishing Sketches Relative to the Early Settlement and Successive Improvement of the Country. Cincinnati. 1844.

2 vols., 8vo, half green morocco, gilt top, uncut, by Bradstreet; PLATES and FACSIMILES; rarely found in such fine condition.

AMERICAN (The) WAR. A Poem. See [Cockings (G.)]

40 AMES. Works of Fisher Ames. Compiled by a Number of his Friends. To which are prefixed, Notices of his Life and Character [by J. T. Kirkland].

41 AMES.

8vo, half morocco; PORTRAIT.

Boston. 1809.

Works of Fisher Ames. With a selection from his Speeches and Correspondence. Edited by his Son, Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1854.

Seth Ames.

2 vols., 8vo, half green morocco, gilt top, uncut.

AMES (Joseph). See Dibdin (T. F.)

8842 AMORY (T. C.) The Military Services of Maj. Gen.

795

Sullivan.

8vo, cloth, uncut. Written in reply to Bancroft.

Boston. 1868.

43 [ANBUREY (Thomas).] Travels through the Interior Parts of America; in a Series of Letters. By an Officer. London. MDCCXCI.

2 vols., 8vo, half red levant morocco, gilt top, uncut; MAPS and PLATES; very fine copy.

The author was an officer in Burgoyne's army, and was taken prisoner by the Americans when that wing of the British army fell into their hands. A graphic per