STEARNS, Samuel (1741-1810). The American Herbal or Materia Medica. Walpole, N.H.: David Carlisle for Thomas & Thomas, and the Author, 1801. 12mo (178 x 98 mm). (Some browning and spotting throughout.) Contemporary sheep, smooth spine gilt, green morocco lettering-piece gilt, edges sprinkled blue (hinges starting, some rubbing or wear); cloth folding case. FIRST EDITION of "the first herbal both produced and printed in the United States, as opposed to those which were reprints of European works. Stearns's homely remedies sometimes strayed beyond the boundaries of herbal medicine...The work also includes information on American Indian remedies" (Norman). Garrison-Morton 1838; Howes S-911; Sabin 90959; Norman 2008.