Some Colonial Families of Virginia
Baltimore: Alexander Gordon Jr., 1939. Hardcover. A rare and interesting history of several Virginia familes, inscribed by the author in 1944 to his cousin Mrs. Huntington Williams. In his forword, Gordon writes that the story and description of the lives and accomplishments of the families contained in this book wasa put together by the author from old letters. newspaper clipping, and inscriptions in burial grounds in Scotland and Virginia. Some of the family names include the Fitz Hugh, Knox, Armistead, and McKim, He continues to state that he wrote this merely as a record for his son and namesake in hopes that it may be of some interest to him. The book contains a foldout family tree dating from 1844. Bound in red cloth with the title and author name in gilt to front cover. In very good plus condition. Measures 6.25 x 9.50 inches. 29 pages. Very Good+.
Item #38388
Price: $50.00