[Rarebooks] fs: Ancient South River Club (Americana)

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 8790 )  Historical Committee of the Club [Oden Bowie Duckett, Harry W. 
Hill, James Steuart, Thomson King]. THE ANCIENT SOUTH RIVER CLUB: A BRIEF 
HISTORY.
(S.l.): (s.n.), 1952. Limited edition, Full cloth, Octavo, 60 pages, Black & 
White photographs, endpaper maps. Fine.
      History of the oldest continuously active social club in America with 
many interesting anecdotes of Maryland history, genealogical references, 
etc. The South River Club's records go back to the 1740s, and there is 
evidence of the Club's existence perhaps as early as 1700. Includes a roster 
of members going back to 1742. This copy is numbered #114 of 300. Bound in 
tan cloth over boards with black title block lettered and border ruled in 
gilt on upper board, endpaper maps. In original but worn glassine dust 
jacket. Nice copy of this uncommon title....... $125.00
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