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CUSHING, Caleb (1800-1879). The History of the Present State of the Town of Newburyport. Newburyport: W. Allen, 1826. 8vo. Contemporary quarter red morocco over marbled boards, spine ruled in gilt (binding worn and soiled, glue residue and library shelf number on spine, rear hinge starting, text toned and foxed with occasional soiling, ownership signature on title-page, bookplate on front pastedown, bookplate (or pocket) removed from rear pastedown). FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE HISTORY. Cushing was a politician and diplomat, serving as United States Attorney General under two presidents, and was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives for eight years. Sabin 18088.