Description: Early American painter Charles Willson Peale's copy, signed four times of: American Remembrancer and Universal Tablet of Memory...A List of the Most Eminent Men...also the Most Memorable Events in History... First edition 1795. James Hardie. Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1795. Charles Willson Peale's copy signed on the title page "C W Peale", on the front paste down endpaper "W Peale", on page 1 fully "Charles Willson Peale", and C W Peale on p.21 where it is also later signed & dated "James B. Peale 1848" and with marginal note in his hand on p 92. First edition, foolscap 8vo ( 7" x 4 1/4"), pp. (1-v), vi, (vii-viii), (1), 2-259, (1). Subscribers list with "Charles W. Peale, Philadelphia" on p. 255. Old full sheep, smooth back in five gilt fillet compartments, gilt burgundy-red morocco lettering piece in the second. Good with cracked front joint somewhat loose, some wear to end caps, edges and corners. Sheets age toned, unmarked, complete but front free endpaper torn out. Provenance : Charles Willson Peale's copy signed on the title page "C W Peale" on the front paste down endpaper "W Peale" and on page 1 fully "Charles Willson Peale" and C W Peale on p.21 where it is also later signed & dated "James B. Peale 1848", and with a marginal note in his hand on p.92. "Charles Willson Peale was an American painter, soldier, scientist, inventor, politician and naturalist. He is best remembered for his portrait paintings of leading figures of the American Revolution, and for establishing one of the first museums in the United States." (Wikipedia).Born: April 15, 1741, Cheater, Md.Died: February 22, 1827, Philadelphia, Pa. H9723All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.
Price: 10000 USD
Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year Printed: 1795
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Historical
Binding: Old full sheep
Region: North America
Author: James Hardie
Subject: Americana
Personalized: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Modification Description: American artist Charles Willson Peale's copy signed
Language: English
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Thomas Dobson
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition
Character Family: None
