Memoirs of Andrew Sherburne
A Pensioner of the Navy of The Revolution, Written by Himself. Published by William Williams, Utica 1828, First edition. Interior pages are age-toned. Ex-lib stamp on initial endpaper and also to the top of text block, rear endpapes are soiled and bottom edge near the interior hinge indicates minor bug damage. Appendix and Errata among the 262 pages with moderate indication of humidity although no staining per se. Previous owner signature dated 1830 on front pastedown. Very Good covers in the original full calf and binding is tight. Gilt title on spine backed in red. VG for a book of this age. The Rev.Sherburne was born in New Hampshire in 1765 and had many sailing adventures during the American Revolution.