1726 - A Volume of Posthumous Discourses of the Late Reverend Dr George Hicks

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1726. W Bowyer. Illustrated. 1st Edition. Ex-Library.

From the library of Robert Elliston (1680–1756) was an important British colonial official who served as Comptroller of His Majesty's Customs in New York during the 18th century

Robert Elliston's name frequently appears in historical records and archives due to his personal library. Books from his collection are easily identified by his distinct, early American armorial bookplate. He was also a noted vestryman and benefactor of Trinity Church in Manhattan.

In good condition, well bound, with expected edge war. Corners rubbed and bumped. Spine looks to be library cloth, boards are bound of leather. Ex Library markings. Clean interior with mild foxing throughout.