The protector, a semi-monthly magazine, devoted to the coal, iron, manufacturing and agricultural interests of Pennsylvania. Vol. 1, no. 1. Second edition

by Henry K. Strong

$150 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

Harrisburg: 1842. 8vo, pp. 32, original brown printed wrappers; spine mostly perished, previous owner's signature of H. B. Thomas; text clean, very good. The journal was intended to be an advocate of the protection of Home Labor, and the development of Home Resources, free of party politics. It appears to have lasted but two issues. American Philosophical Society holds both issues, but that's all in OCLC. Not in American Imprints; Sabin 66099. Item #56436

• Binding: Wrappers

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