The History of the American Revolution

Frontispiece portrait of Washington in Volume II. viii, [9]-501; viii, [9]-. 2 vols. 8vo. Ramsay's very popular account of the Revolution in a later unusual imprint, taken, the author informs us, from papers Ramsay studied while serving in the Continental Congress (1782,1783, 1785 and 1786). His account extends to institution of the Constitution and Washington's inauguration. This and Ramsay's History of the Revolution in South Carolina were the first books granted copyright by Congress. Volume II has a second title page on page 369; "Biographical Memoirs of Gen. George Washington, First President of the United States. Containing The Principal Events of His Life, With His Speeches to Congress, and Public Addresses. A New Edition" A list of subscribers from Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana Territory is located in back, pp. 485-488. Howes R-35 Original brown calf, red ;eather labels, spines chipped at haeds. Very Good Frontispiece portrait of Washington in Volume II. viii, [9]-501; viii, [9]-. 2 vols. 8vo.