[Item #60324] Winchester, Virginia and its Beginnings 1743-1814. Katherine Glass GREENE.

Winchester, Virginia and its Beginnings 1743-1814

Strasburg, VA: Shenandoah Publishing House, 1926. Sesqui-Centennial Edition. Octavo (23.5cm); deep green publisher's cloth, blind-stamped borders with gilt-stamped Frederick County seal on front and titling on spine; 441pp.,frontis,10 plates. Ownership signature inside front cover, with private ownership blind-stamp at base of title page; otherwise internally clean, fresh, tight and sound; Near Fine.

This volume, which contains some work previously published in The Winchester Star, was published for the American sesquicentennial, which is referenced in the preface. It covers events in the history of Winchester, VA, starting with its founding in 1743. Also included are manuscripts, letters, maps, addresses, genealogical notes, and other ephemera related to the city's early days, especially regarding the exploits of city founder Col. James Wood. With 10 additional engraved and photo-illustrated plates of historic Winchester buildings, plus a full name index.

Price: $60.00

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