Backus's History of the Baptists, 1st vol. 8vo.

Isaac Backus (1724-1806), A history of New-England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists (Boston: Edward Draper, 1777-1796)

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Museum Auction Broadside, Lot 17 (Books and Papers Relating to America)

Author/Composer:

Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806

Notes:

One copy listed in Library Company's 1789 Catalogue (1493.O) as gift of the author; second copy (1752.O) as one volume and sold to Parke-Bernet as duplicate; complete series issued in 3 volumes (1777, 1784, 1796)

Valued at 1s 6d in Du Simitière's estate inventory, Library Company of Philadelphia, p. 8

Title Information:

A history of New-England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists

Imprint Information:

Boston: Edward Draper, 1777-1796