First banned book in America lambasted the joyless settlers of Massachusetts

A 1637 first edition of 'New English Canaan…' was one of the homegrown highlights of a sale held by Christie’s New York (25/20/13.5% buyer’s premium).

Sold at $48,000 (£37,500), it was one of a couple of rather unusual ‘firsts’ featured in the sale.…

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