BOOK WITH THE SIGNATURE OF JOHN ADAMS.

Waterhouse, Benjamin. BOTANIST THE BOTANICAL PART OF A COURSE OF LECTURES. Boston: Buckingham, 1811. 8vo in beautiful full Morocco with ornate spine label and decorations. On the front free fly is found “John Adams” (John Adams (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American patriot who served as the second President of the United States (1797–1801) and the first Vice President (1789–97)). On the front paste down is found “E.C. Adams/Quincy” (Daughter of John Adams, second President of the United States) and an additional later ink inscription “Annie F.H. Boyd / From Elizabeth ?. Adams Quincy, May 17th 1901” Complete in 263 pp includes the appendix and errata. Accompanying the bookis a trifold piece of paper with period inscription “John Quincy’s book 1777.” NOTE: This book is probably from John Adams’ personal library see James D Julia lot 2173, August 2008 auction of a set from the same library and same consignor which brought $57,500. PROVENANCE: The books were purchased in the 1930’s by the consignor’s family from Annie F. H. Boyd (a descendant of John Adams); Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Wrinkle to fff and the most minor of foxing. Unusual and attractive midnight blue and white end papers. A most desirable copy. 51412-94 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2041

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2041	$4,840.00	BOOK WITH THE SIGNATURE OF JOHN ADAMS. Waterhouse, Benjamin. BOTANIST THE BOTANICAL PART OF A COURSE OF LECTURES. Boston: Buckingham, 1811. 8vo in beautiful full Morocco with ornate spine label and decorations. On the front free fly is found “John Adams” (John Adams (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American patriot who served as the second President of the United States (1797–1801) and the first Vice President (1789–97)). On the front paste down is found “E.C. Adams/Quincy” (Daughter of John Adams, second President of the United States) and an additional later ink inscription “Annie F.H. Boyd / From Elizabeth ?. Adams Quincy, May 17th 1901” Complete in 263 pp includes the appendix and errata. Accompanying the bookis a trifold piece of paper with period inscription “John Quincy’s book 1777.” NOTE: This book is probably from John Adams’ personal library see James D Julia lot 2173, August 2008 auction of a set from the same library and same consignor which brought $57,500. PROVENANCE: The books were purchased in the 1930’s by the consignor’s family from Annie F. H. Boyd (a descendant of John Adams); Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Wrinkle to fff and the most minor of foxing. Unusual and attractive midnight blue and white end papers. A most desirable copy. 51412-94 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2041 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BOOK WITH THE SIGNATURE OF JOHN ADAMS.