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MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF MARTHA LAURENS RAMSAY, Who Died in Charleston, S.C., on the Tenth of June, 1811, in the Fifty-Second Year of Her Age. With an appendix containing extracts from her diary, letters, and other private papers; and also, from letters written to her father, Henry Laurens, 1771-1776 By David Ramsay Published: James Maxwell, Philadelphia, 1811. FIRST EDITION. 308 pp. Hardcover in early leather binding. Two pages of the Preface provided in facsimile, otherwise text is complete and original. I've done my best to describe the books, but if you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail.
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This rare first edition is an incredible piece of history—a beautifully preserved memoir of Martha Laurens Ramsay with original letters and diary excerpts. The early leather binding adds charm, and despite two facsimile pages, the text remains complete and authentic. A must-have for collectors of early American literature and women’s history. The personal writings offer a touching glimpse into her life and the era. Truly a treasure!