André's journal : an authentic record of the movements and engagements of the British Army in America from June 1777 to November 1778 as recorded from day to day by Major John André /

Index: v. 2, p. 75-78.Vol. 1: xx, 135 p., [47] leaves of plates; v. 2: [8], 78, [2] p., [22] leaves of plates.Vol. 1 frontispiece: Major André engraved by William F. Hopson, with lettered guardsheet; v. 2 frontispiece: Major André etched by W.H.W. Bicknell, with lettered guardsheet.Bibliophile Society device appears on preliminary following the engraved half-title.The title page of v. 1 appears in two printings, on Japanese vellum, remarque proof, and on Holland paper, without remarque.Added illuminated title page: With facsimile reproductions of original maps and plans drawn by Major John André while serving in the British cause during the American Revolution.Engraved title page signed: Ed French."Printed by H.O. Houghton & Co., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The Riverside Press"--Colophon."Four hundred and sixty-seven copies of this work on handmade paper, and ten copies on Japanese vellum, have been printed for members. Ten additional copies have been issued complimentary to Mr. William K. Bixby, the owner of the original manuscript, for presentation to his friends, and to historical societies. One Japanese vellum copy will be presented through Mr. Lodge to President Roosevelt."--Verso of engraved half-title.NUC Pre-1956,Mode of access: Internet.SPEC: Bound in Japanese vellum; gilt line border along edges of covers; André family coat-of-arms in gilt on front covers; spines lettered in gilt; top edges gilt; covers slightly splayed; covers slightly soiled; deckle edges; Bibliophile Society watermark present throughout