The Life and Times of Sa-go-ye-wat-ho, or Red Jacket.
Albany: J. Munsell, 1866. Hardcover. With a memoir of the author by his son. Small 4to. Green cloth. viii, 509pp. Frontispiece, 4 engravings. Good. Minor foxing to first few pages; ownership signatures on inner front and inner rear flyleaves; binding a bit edgeworn, with both inner hinges delicate. Item #33035
Second edition of this scarce 1841 text, and often considered the best, with index and memoir of the author added by the namesake son -- who inscribes this copy on the inner flyleaf, perhaps to a family member: "C.F. Stone / With the cordial / regards of the Author" in brown ink. Very uncommon. An important biography of the famed Seneca Indian chief and spokesman (1750-1830). NEW HOWES S 1045 note.
Price: $475.00