The Life of the Reverend and Learned Cotton Mather, D.D. & F.R.S. Late Pastor of the North Church in Boston Who Died, Feb. 13. 1727 Mather, Samuel Americana

First edition. [4], iv, 6, 20, 186pp. Half title, 20-page list of subscribers, ads in the rear. 8vo. First edition of this biography of Cotton Mather by his son, and the first appearance of a bibliography of Mather's publications, "Catalogue of the Books Published by Dr. Mather" from 1686 to 1727 -- listing altogether 383 titles. This issue with "Sold in Glasgow" added below Gerrish's Boston imprint, making it among the earliest books printed in America for export to Great Britain. Howes M409 ("aa"); Evans 3188; Sabin 46799; Homes, Minor Mathers 76-A Contemporary paneled calf, rebacked at a later date, covers detached. Half-title remargined, lacks front endpaper [4], iv, 6, 20, 186pp. Half title, 20-page list of subscribers, ads in the rear. 8vo