[Jefferson, Thomas] Notes on the State of Virginia. First Hot-Pressed Edition, Philadelphia, John Thompson printer for R.T. Rawles, June 1801. Octavo, modern full dark brown calf, gilt-ruled spine, red label, raised bands; frontispiece portrait, folding map, and chart listing Indian tribes. Published shortly after Jefferson's inauguration as President. "Notes on the State of Virginia" established Jefferson's contemporary reputation as a universal scholar and as a pioneering American scientist. The book was written primarily in 1781 and published in Paris, in Frenc, in 1785. Jefferson's ppendix, written in 1797, was then added. The Rawles' 1801 edition is considered to be the best edition of tis important work of Jefferson's, having the plate of Madison's Cave instead of the Natural Bridge. Owner title page and flyleaf signatures. Small rubbed hole to title page from attempted erasure of a previous owner's name. Repair done with archival tape to hinge of the large folding map, which is loose, and top inner corner of two preliminary leaves, then only occasional light foxing and minor offsetting to map.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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