MARSHALL, Humphrey (1760-1841). The History of Kentucky. Frankfort: Henry Gore, 1812. One volume (all published), 8vo (203 x 120 mm). (Lacking the rare plate, some browning or staining.) Contemporary calf, smooth spine gilt, red morocco lettering-piece gilt. FIRST EDITION of the "most valuable early Kentucky history, with the fullest treatment of border wars and massacres" (Howes). Only one volume was issued in 1812, despite a note on the title-page indicating that two volumes would be published. The second edition of 1824 was complete in two volumes. The plate is not called for in most of the bibliographies (except Jillson) and is generally lacking in institutional copies. VERY RARE: according to online records, only two copies have sold at auction since the Streeter sale. Bradford 3204; Howes M-313; Jillson p.47 ("always difficult to obtain"); McMurtrie 435; Sabin 44780; Streeter Sale III: 1647 (also lacking the plate). Property from the Estate of Mary Patricia Reynolds, Bowling Green, Kentucky