[HEWATT, ALEXANDER]. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia. London: for A. Donaldson 1779. 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary calf, worn, vol. 1 upper cover dampstained, lacking blank leaf b4 (vol. 1), one or two short marginal tears, some staining. FIRST EDITION.

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[HEWATT, ALEXANDER]. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia. London: for A. Donaldson 1779. 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary calf, worn, vol. 1 upper cover dampstained, lacking blank leaf b4 (vol. 1), one or two short marginal tears, some staining. FIRST EDITION.

The best and earliest account of colonial South Carolina and Georgia (Hewatt lived in Charleston for several years), giving a comprehenseive account of the economy and society of the two colonies. Howes H452; Sabin 31630; Streeter sale II, 1133.

Provenance: George Livius, bookplates. (2)