1987 "Sophie Du Pont a Young Lady in America" First Edition Book

Description

A window on the early American republic is opened for the reader by young Sophie du Pont. A period of … more A window on the early American republic is opened for the reader by young Sophie du Pont. A period of ten years in the family life of the du Ponts, newly settled in Delaware, is illuminated by Sophie's letters, diaries, and sketches from 1823 (when she was 13) to 1833, which have been discovered in the du Pont family and company archives and organized into this book by its two research authors. Illustrated with b&w and full-color images throughout. A fine copy in excellent condition with no wear or damage.

Dust jacket intact and not price clipped wrapped in protective Mylar. Binding is tight and pages are clean and bright with sharp cornered edges to all. First edition published 1987 by Abrams. 192 total pages. less