[AMERICANA]. MOORE, Samuel (1737-1810). An Accurate System of Surveying. Litchfield, CT: Printed by T. Collier, 1796.

8vo. Errata leaf; numerous in-text diagrams and tables. (Evenly toned throughout.) Early mottled sheep. Provenance: Nathaniel Manning (early ownership signature on pastedown).

FIRST EDITION of what has long been considered the first American work on surveying. Evans 30810; Rink, Technical Americana 2385.

[With:] JESS, Zachariah. A Compendious System of Practical Surveying and Dividing of Land. Wilmington: Bonsal and Niles, 1799. 8vo. Contemporary tree calf (old shelf label on spine). Provenance: early inscription for the "rule of balancing a survey." FIRST EDITION. Evans 3567; Rink, Technical Americana 2390.