Calbraith B Perry / Charles D'Wolf of Guadeloupe his ancestors and descendants

Description: With seven lengthy autograph letters from the author on family mattersCharles D'Wolf of Guadeloupe, his ancestors and descendants. Being a complete genealogy of the 'Rhode Island D'Wolfs,' the descendants of Simon DeWolf, with their common descent from Balthasar de Wolf, of Lyme, Conn. (1668). With a biographical introduction and appendices on the Nova Scotian de Wolfs and other allied families with a preface by Bradford Colt de Wolf Author: Perry, Calbraith B., D.D. Title: Charles D'Wolf of Guadeloupe, his ancestors and descendants. Being a complete genealogy of the 'Rhode Island D'Wolfs,' the descendants of Simon DeWolf, with their common descent from Balthasar de Wolf, of Lyme, Conn. (1668). With a biographical introduction and appendices on the Nova Scotian de Wolfs and other allied families with a preface by Bradford Colt de Wolf Publication: New York: Press of T. A. Wright, 1902 Description: 8vo, pp. [7], 10-324, [2]; frontispiece and 70 plates, primarily portraits; original red cloth, gilt-stamped spine; very good. Laid in are 7 autograph letters totaling 38 pages, from the author to various members of the family on dates, family relations and connections, the D'Wolf name and its origins, religious backgrounds, and discussion about the publishing of the book - all of them undated as to year but all but one apparently preceding the publication of the book. Also laid in is a 3-page letter from Samuel S. Drury to Calbraith Perry, dated Bristol, April 2, 1902 recording the personal effects of Mark Anthony D'Wolf, which included "1 negro man named Pompey / 1 ditto woman named Sukey / 6 mahogany chairs / 1 Davidson's quadrant / 2 punch bowls / 2 great silver spoons." This copy once that of Dr. Herman Doring of Rio, Virginia whose name has been affixed to the front pastedown. On the flyleaf he notes: "This work of no value other than stunning discernments of Mark Anthony DeWolf, all the most foolish speculation and assumption." Several other pencil annotations in the text also taking issue with Perry's research. At the front pasted to a flyleaf is a long newspaper account of the trial of the Rev. Calbraith Perry dated Sept 25, 1888 on "charges of the gravest character ... originated with boys connected with the service of the church." Seller ID: 56779 Subject: Americana Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 615 USD

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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