A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789

£185.00

A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789

Name: A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6646
Price: 185.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£185.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789, Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, and Gregory A. Stiverson — 1st Edition

Publication: Baltimore and London, Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979 & 1985.

Formatting: 2 vols. 8vo.

Condition Report Near Fine. The bindings on both volumes remain notably tight and square, bound in original brown cloth that shows no significant fading or shelf-wear. The black stamped Maryland state seal on the front boards is bold and entirely unrubbed, while the gilt lettering to the spines remains bright and unoxidised. The corners are sharp, and the spine ends show only the most trivial, almost imperceptible pushing. The text block edges are slightly age-toned and dusty, standard for the paper stock and age, but internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing, moisture damage, or internal markings. A remarkably well-preserved, highly presentable set.

Catalogue Note This is the complete two-volume set of A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789, issued as part of the "Studies in Maryland History and Culture" series. Volume 1 (A-H) was printed in 1979, with Volume 2 (I-Z) following several years later in 1985.

The front boards and title pages feature an impressive reproduction of the historical Maryland state seal, originally carved on a woodblock by Jonas Green (the Annapolis printer) for the Reverend Thomas Bacon's compilation of the Laws of Maryland in 1765.

Complete, matching sets from this original printing run have become increasingly difficult to source on the open market in such sharp condition.

A monumental achievement in early American political and social history, A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1635-1789 provides an extraordinarily detailed look at the men who shaped the colony and subsequent state of Maryland. Drawing upon remarkably intact legislative, judicial, religious, and personal records, the editors have assembled comprehensive profiles detailing the family backgrounds, marriages, occupations, religious affiliations, and shifting wealth of these early lawmakers. Far more than a mere directory, this two-volume set offers an intimate window into the power structures, economic realities, and social mobility of colonial America, serving as an indispensable resource for historians and genealogists alike.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Edward C. Papenfuse, Alan F. Day, David W. Jordan, Gregory A. Stiverson

Book Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages:

Book Publication Year:

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Studies in Maryland History and Culture

Country/region of manufacture: Baltimore, United States

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.