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Lot #835:

''A History of New-York, From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty'' -- 1842 in 2 Volumes by Diedrich Knickerbocker

Rare historical book of New York, entitled ''A History of New-York, From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty. Containing, Among Many Surprising and Curious Matters, the Unutterable Ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the Disastrous Projects of William the Testy, and the Chivalric Achievements of Peter the Headstrong, the Three Dutch Governors of New-Amsterdam'' by Diedrich Knickerbocker. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanhcard: 1842. Two volume octavo book set runs approximately 230pp. Boards are shelf worn and spine shows some worm hole damage. Foxing and toning throughout. Good plus condition.