THE LIFE OF THOMAS PAINE, AUTHOR OF COMMON SENSE, THE CRISIS, RIGHTS OF MAN, &C. &C. &C

Author: Cheetham, James
Title: THE LIFE OF THOMAS PAINE, AUTHOR OF COMMON SENSE, THE CRISIS, RIGHTS OF MAN, &C. &C. &C
Publication: New York: Southwick and Pelsue, 1809
Edition: First Edition

Description: Leather-bound. 8vo. Worn leather, still present at spine and corners, over rough, paper-covered boards. Contemporary binding, with chips to spine and spine ends. . Leather. Spine divided into double-ruled compartments in gilt, with fir-leaf design. Old bookplate to front pastedown, partially torn away. Previous owner's signature to top of title page. Hinges starting, but textblock is solid. Considerable foxing throughout the book, yet definitely readable. Pages supple. Binding strong. Good.

It is said that Paine, once fervently admired by Cheetham who was quite taken by Paine's his ideas and ideals, fell out with Cheetham, due to some excessive editing of Paine's articles. Cheetham became embittered and sought and found his revenge in this vituperative and wholly ungenerous biographical portrait.

Seller ID: 86491

Subject: Americana

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