[LINN, John Blair (1777-1804).] Miscellaneous Works, Prose and Poetical. By a Young Gentleman of New York. New York: Thomas Greenleaf, 1795.

First edition of the works of an underappreciated early American poet, containing a poem on the discovery of tobacco. Having studied law under Alexander Hamilton, Linn discovered the legal profession was not for him and turned to theological pursuits. Evans 28973; Sabin 41337; Stoddard 508.

12mo (165 x 95mm). Errata leaf at end (some browning and spotting, last gathering chipped at upper blank corner). Contemporary sheep (worn, corners showing). Provenance: S. Wendover (signature on flyleaf).

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