Lot 9 · Americana, Exploration and Travel

MATHER, INCREASE, 1639-1723. A Brief History of the War with the Indians in New-England. From June 24. 1675. (when the first Englishman was Murdered by the Indians) to August 12. 1676. when Philip, alias Metacomet, the principal Author and Beginner of the War, was slain. London: For Richard Chiswell, 1676.

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Sale: Bonhams — Americana, Exploration and Travel, Online, New York · 13 October 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-130958
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Mather's King Philip's War Tract., MATHER, INCREASE, 1639-1723. A Brief History of the War with the Indians in New-England. From June 24. 1675. (when the first Englishman was Murdered by the Indians) to August 12. 1676. when Philip, alias Metacomet, the principal Author and Beginner of the War, was slain. London: For Richard Chiswell, 1676. Bonhams, 13 Oct 2025, lot 9. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-130958.

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Mather's King Philip's War Tract., MATHER, INCREASE, 1639-1723. A Brief History of the War with the Indians in New-England. From June 24. 1675. (when the first Englishman was Murdered by the Indians) to August 12. 1676. when Philip, alias Metacomet, the principal Author and Beginner of the War, was slain. London: For Richard Chiswell, 1676. Bonhams, 13 Oct 2025, lot 9. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-130958.

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