Constitutions Independent States America Declaration by William Jackson (14 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. [9], Vi-Xxix, [3], 367, [1], 401-472, [4] Pages, [1] Leaf Of Plates : Portrait (Copper Engraving) ; 23 Cm (8Vo). (Note That Pages Vii, 468, 470 Are Mis-Numbered Vi, 486, 468 Respectively). List Of Presidents At End [473], Followed By Three Pages Of Ads. The Leaves Are 20.8 X 12.5 Cm. First Published 1780 In The U.S., First London And Irish Editions 1782, This Edition Considerably Enlarged With Treaties, Etc. In 1783. Original Speckled Calf, Worn, Edges Frayed And Rounded; Spine, Newly Re-Backed To Style, Red Morocco Spine Label, Gilt. . Contents Complete, Including Frontispiece Of Washington. Tightly Bound. Bookplate, Motto Pro Rege Et Patria / Denique Caelum", Motto Of The Leslie-Melville Family, The Earls Of Leven And Earls Of Melville, With Printed Signature Of "A. Leslie Melville" . The Honorable Major General Alexander Leslie (1731 - 1794), Son Of The 5Th Earl Leven And 6Th Earl Of Melville, Was A Major General In The British Army During The American Revolutionary War. He Was The Commander Of The British Troops At The Battle Of Harlem Heights. He Replaced Cornwallis As Commander In The South In 1782. Very Little Is Known Of His Childhood. Leslie Was Brother To Lady Mary Hamilton. He Enlisted In The 3Rd Foot Guards Of The British Army In 1753. He Was Promoted To Lieutenant-Colonel Of The 64Th Regiment Of Foot In 1766. In 1775, Before The American War Of Independence Broke Out, He Led Troops To Salem, Massachusetts Looking For Contraband Weapons. His Advance Was Delayed By A Standoff At A Bridge, During Which The Colonists Removed The Weapons He Was Looking For. His Force Was Eventually Allowed To Proceed, But Found Nothing Of Consequence, And Was Received With Hostility During The Expedition. In 1776, Leslie Was Promoted To Brigadier-General. He Fought In The Battle Of Long Island, The Landing At Kip's Bay, The Battle Of White Plains And The Battle Of Harlem Heights, The Battle Of Princeton And The Siege Of Charleston During The American War Of Independence. At Princeton, His Nephew, Captain William Leslie Was Mortally Wounded. In 1780, He Was Sent To The Chesapeake Bay By Sir Henry Clinton In Order To "Make A Powerful Diversion In [Earl Cornwallis's] Favor By Striking At The Magazines Then Collecting By The Enemy . For Supplying The Army They Were Assembling To Oppose Him." He Became Major General In 1782 And Was Made Colonel Of The 63Rd (West Suffolk) Regiment Of Foot The Same Year. He Transferred In 1788 To Be Colonel Of The 9Th (East Norfolk) Regiment Of Foot To His Death. Also, With A Later Gift Inscription Dated 1960.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. ***First printings and very early printings of important founding U.S. government and historical documents - Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, the first constitutions of the original 13 states, important treaties and a list of the Presidents of the American Congress.*** Full Title: The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation Between the Said States. To Which are Added the Declaration of Rights; the Non-Important Agreement; and the Petition of Congress to the King Delivered by Mr. Penn with an Appendix Containing the Treaties Between His Most Christian Majesty and the United States of America; the Provisional Treaty with America; and (Never Before Published) an Authentic Copy of the Treaty Concluded Between Their High Mightinesses the States-General and the United States of America. The Whole Arranged, with a Preface and Dedication by the Rev. William Jackson Published in 1783 by J. Stockdale in London. Second edition, as listed on the title page. In modern full leather boards with gilt lettering. All edges marbled. Finely woven tan endpapers. Collated and complete minus refreshed endpapers and George Washington frontispiece. [xxix], 472 pp, [4] (List of the Presidents of the American Congress and 3 pages of publisher ads). Octavo, 8.5" x 5.5". ***Note: It is quite scarce for the publisher ads not to be discarded in a rebinding*** Condition info: Very Good+ antiquarian condition for a early 250-year-old book. Binding is NEAR FINE to FINE condition with a little rubbing. Colorful, unfaded boards. Square binding, very firm hinges and joints and tight pages. Interior is in VG antiquarian condition - some antique tape stains, the usual and unavoidable offsetting from the text block onto itself, several-hundred-year-old faded antique ink underlining in multiple spots. No bookplates. Remarkably little foxing (quite rare). Pages are generally quite clean. Please note: I'm a collector first and know what it's like to receive items not matching the seller's descriptions or that were poorly packaged and damaged in transit. That is why I offer a 100% satisfaction, money back guarantee, and go to great lengths to accurately describe my rare, signed and collectible books and post pictures of the "actual book." I carefully package and ship your newly acquired treasure(s) and ship within 1 business day of receiving your order.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Full leather. Scuffed calf with raised cords on the spine, elaborate but chipped gold decoration. Hinges cracked but both boards still attached by cords. Engraved bookplate on inside front cover with coat of arms and the name Lord Dinorben. Early ownership name 'Edw'd Hughes 1783' on first blank page. Frontispiece portrait of George Washington. Large moisture stain to bottom half of frontispiece portrait and title page. Conspicuous high-tide line across the middle of both pages, but hardly noticeable on either side of it. 472 pages + 1 page list of Presidents of Congress and 3 pages of ads for other Stockdale titles. More recent ownership name at the bottom of the title page, illegible. Some pen notes on rear endpapers. Contents begin with the now nearly forgotten Declaration of Rights, written over Peyton Randolph's name, resolved at the Continental Congress in Sept, 1774. It asserts their right to 'life, liberty, and property,' their legal English citizenship, which includes the right to participate in Legislative Council. It asserts their right to peacefully assemble, that the Crown keeping a standing army is against the law, and the the branches of government be independent of each other. The next item is the October 1774 Non-importation Agreement, signed by all the members of the Continental Congress at that time including John Adams and George Washington. This was the first colony-wide boycott of British goods, following the 1768 Boston Non-Importation Agreement and shortly on the heels of the Boston Tea Party (December 1773). The final of the pre-Declaration papers is the 'Last Petition to the King' from Sept 1775, signed by a much longer roster of Continental Congressmen, including John Hancock, John Adams, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson (listed incorrectly as a Pennsylvania delegate), and others. The pagination of the book begins with the Declaration of Independence; then the Articles of Confederation; then the Constitutions of the 13 Colonies. The US Constitution itself had not yet been written. When this book was published, the Colonies were still operating under the loose framework of the Articles of Confederation. 
The Treaties section of the book contains the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France (1778) and the 1782 Treaty with the Netherlands. On the owners of this book. Lord (Baron) Dinorben, William Lewis Hughes. 1767-1852. Welsh. Was the owner of the largest copper mine in Europe (Parys Mountain), and member of Parliament from 1802-1831. The signature on the first blank page, Edw'd Hughes is his father, the Reverend Edward Hughes, who was likely the original owner of this book, since the date is the same and the publication date, and young William was only 15 at the time. Please email with questions or to request additional photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd. [Rare Americana: The Origins of the Constitutional Government of the United States] Bound in 3/4 modern leather over marbled boards. Fine binding. [2], xxix, 472 pages, [2] leaves. Scattered foxing, mostly to prelims. Lacking frontis portrait of George Washington. Includes last leaf with list of presidents of the American Congress. Collected constitutions of the 13 original states, first printed in 1781. Refs: Sabin 16088; Howes C-716.

[4],xxix,[3],367,401-472,[1]pp. (as issued), plus three pages of printer's advertisements. Frontispiece. Contemporary tree calf, neatly rebacked in matching modern calf, spine gilt with raised bands, leather label stamped in gilt, edges ruled in gilt. Light scuffing and shelf wear to boards, contemporary armorial bookplate on front pastedown. Offsetting to titlepage from frontispiece, later ink added to eyes in frontispiece portrait. Quite clean internally. Very good. Second British edition. A new version of the first British edition printed a year earlier, with significant additions, including the "Declaration of Rights," and particularly interesting for the inclusion of several important treaties relating to the United States. The two French treaties of 1778 are added, followed by one of the first printings (certainly the first English) of the American-Dutch treaty of June 7, 1782. This commercial treaty was the first concluded by the United States with any power other than France, and opened the door to essential Dutch loans to the United States. Finally, there is a printing of the Provisional Articles of Peace signed by the U.S. and Great Britain in Paris on November 30, 1782. With very minor changes this became the final treaty signed the next year. These were first made public at the end of January 1783, and the present edition appeared shortly thereafter. The bookplate is that of Thomas Mytton, a Lincoln's Inn alumnus and collector, possibly a descendent of the Thomas Mytton of Shropshire who played a prominent role for the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil Wars. An important early English edition of America's founding documents. SABIN 16088. AMERICAN CONTROVERSY 83-53a. HOWES C716. MATYAS 83-02. COHEN 3020. ESTC T138353. REESE, REVOLUTIONARY HUNDRED 67 (ref).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1783 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 493 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 493 William Jackson.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1783. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 485, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 485.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1783. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 498, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 498.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [1783] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 485, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 485.