The History of Annapolis, the Capital of Maryland...Together with a full History and Description of the United States Naval Academy, from Its Origin to the Present Time...
Baltimore: Turnbull Brothers, 1872. First edition. Original cloth over boards. Octavo. 54 pages.
One of the classic 19th century histories of Annapolis. The full title (take a deep breath), is:
"The History of Annapolis, The Capital of Maryland: the State House, its various public buildings, including the Senate Chamber, where General Washington resigned his commission, portraits, relics, &c. of the State, Government mansion, St. John's College, St. Mary's Catholic Church and College, St. Anne's Church, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, City and National Cemeteries, Farmers' and First National Banks, City and Maryland hotels, Assembly Rooms, Court House, &c., &c., Together with a full History of the United States Naval Academy, from its origin to the present time; Its Buildings, Grounds, Fountains, Cemetery and Park, Chapel, Monuments, Library, New Midshipmen's Quarters, with an Appendix, containing a variety of Historical and Interesting Reminiscences, &c."
Bound in dark green cloth over boards with gilt-stamped title medallion on upper board, dark brown endpapers. Minor extremity rubs. Historical society bookplate and "withdrawn" stamp on front pastedown, else fine.
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