This rare and collectible set of four volumes, titled "Genealogical History of New Jersey" by Francis Lee, offers a detailed account of the state's genealogy and history. The bindings are made of high-quality leather, and the books are in excellent condition. Providence - from a prominent family directly descended from Aaron Burr - note several pieces of Burr family genealogy ephemera found inside…

The set is a valuable addition to any serious collector's library, especially those interested in the subjects of genealogy and history. The books were published in 1910 and offer a glimpse into the past of New Jersey, making them a must-have for anyone interested in the state's rich history.

Author; Francis Bazley Lee (edited and compiled)

Title: GENEALOGICAL AND MEMORIAL HISTORY OF THE THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation (Four Volumes)

Publisher: Lewis Historical Publishing Co.

Publication Date: 1910

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.

Description:

1,694pgs. Dark Brown Half-leather over pebbled boards. marbled endpapers. Very clean interior (with stray pencil marks) Top edge nicely gilt bottom and side edges are marbled. Engravings and photogravures of notable people of New Jersey throughout. (Tissue guards present) There is wear to the extremities, some loss of fabric to the top parts of two volumes (see photo). Binding on all four volumes are tight. The text block is very clean. A solid set rare to find in the complete four volumes. Size: Quarto.