Recollections of Persons and Events Chiefly in the City of New York: Being Selections from His Journal

Mathews, J. M. Recollections of Persons and Events Chiefly in the City of New York: Being Selections from His Journal. New York: Sheldon and Company, 1865. First edition. Quarto. 368pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering on spine. Bevelled edges. Blind-stamped borders on covers. Top edge gilt. Fascinating work being accumulated recollections of a life of ministerial labor in New York, and the events that shaped the city from the early 19th century to 1865. Some age-wear on binding with corners rubbed and bumped. Head and tail of spine slightly chipped. Abrasion on lower front joint. Front hinge starting. Very minor damp-staining on inner margin of very first pages and lower outer margin of the first half of this book (not affecting text). Binding and interior in overall fair to good condition. fair. Hardcover. (27022) $45