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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 5

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia...
Publisher: From the press of the late R. Aitken, by Jane Aitken, Philadelphia. 1804. Volume VI.

4to. Quarter bound leather on paper boards.

xliv, 428 pp., with plates (some folding).

H: 10 1/8 W: 8 1/2 D: 2 in.

Condition

Poor. Boards are water damaged, scuffed, rubbed, and bumped, with losses. Spine is cracked, frayed, with significant losses at head, tail, and panels. Toning throughout. Plates have significant browning. Stains to top edges.

Bookplate on rear interior board: "John A. Davidson."

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.