Thomas, Gabriel An Historical and Geographical Account of the Province and country of Pensilvania; and of West-New-Jersey in America... with a map of both countries. London: A. Baldwin, 1698 2 parts in one volume, 8vo (169 x 105mm). Separate title and pagination for the second part, engraved folding map of "Pennsylvania and West Jersey" by Philip Lea; text and map browned. Contemporary speckled paneled sheep; spine slightly worn and joints starting. First edition, the Macclesfield copy A classic promotional tract, making a specific plea to the poor and indigent classes, suggesting emigration so that they "may live plentifully and happily" in the New World. The first part of the work deals with Pennsylvania, the second part with western New Jersey. Thomas was one of William Penn's first company of settlers, arriving in 1681; he dedicated this book to "Friend William Penn." According to his account, Thomas remained for fifteen years. In that time he familiarized himself with the local Indians, and the fauna and the flora of the area. Thomas presents very focused information about local Indians, from their costumes to their language: "Their Language is Lofty and Elegant, but not Copious; One Word serveth in the stead of Three, imperfect and ungrammatical, which defects are supply'd by the Understanding of the Hearers. Sweet, of Noble Sound and Accent." The important map is only the second detailed depiction of the area, and was compiled by London mapmaker Philip Lea with Thomas' assistance. REFERENCE:Wing T964; Church 778; Alden & Landis 698/214; Howes T167; Sabin 95395 PROVENANCE:The Library of the Earls of Macclesfield (Sotheby's London, March 13, 2008, part XI, lot 4252)Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Thomas, Gabriel An Historical and Geographical Account of the Province and country of Pensilvania; and of West-New-Jersey in America... with a map of both countries. London: A. Baldwin, 1698 2 parts in one volume, 8vo (169 x 105mm). Separate title and pagination for the second part, engraved folding map of "Pennsylvania and West Jersey" by Philip Lea; text and map browned. Contemporary speckled paneled sheep; spine slightly worn and joints starting. First edition, the Macclesfield copy A classic promotional tract, making a specific plea to the poor and indigent classes, suggesting emigration so that they "may live plentifully and happily" in the New World. The first part of the work deals with Pennsylvania, the second part with western New Jersey. Thomas was one of William Penn's first company of settlers, arriving in 1681; he dedicated this book to "Friend William Penn." According to his account, Thomas remained for fifteen years. In that time he familiarized himself with the local Indians, and the fauna and the flora of the area. Thomas presents very focused information about local Indians, from their costumes to their language: "Their Language is Lofty and Elegant, but not Copious; One Word serveth in the stead of Three, imperfect and ungrammatical, which defects are supply'd by the Understanding of the Hearers. Sweet, of Noble Sound and Accent." The important map is only the second detailed depiction of the area, and was compiled by London mapmaker Philip Lea with Thomas' assistance. REFERENCE:Wing T964; Church 778; Alden & Landis 698/214; Howes T167; Sabin 95395 PROVENANCE:The Library of the Earls of Macclesfield (Sotheby's London, March 13, 2008, part XI, lot 4252)Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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