1848 — pp. (8), 55, (11), 34 + Map. Early publisher's full cloth binding; decorated in blind. This is a fully lithographed facsimile (done in 1848) of the RARE 1698 first edition. This copy is from the estate of Hampton L. Carson (1852-1929), Attorney-General of PA (1903-1907), President of the PA and American Bar Associations, ETC. The book itself is a promotional for Penn's lands by an early settler. The title continues, in part as an account. The Richness of the Soil, the Sweetness of the Situation. The flourishing Condition of the City of Philadelphia with the stately Buildings, and other Improvements there. The strange Creatures, as Birds, Beasts, Fishes, and Fowls, with the several sorts of Minerals, Purging Waters, and Stones, lately discovered. The Natives, Aborogines, their Language, Religion, Laws, and Customs; The first Planters, the Dutch, Swedes, and English, with the number of its Inhabitants; As also a Touch upon George Keith's New Religion, in his Second Change since he left the QUAKERS. Sabin 95396; Howes T167. Scarce. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PA 18
