First Edition. Hardcover. First printing of the proceedings for the creation of the State of Maine, published in Portland while it was still the District of Maine. Perley's later work is relatively common, but these are uncommon. Intersting notation at the ffep, as it is dated 1818. A lovely copy. Light shelf/edge wear, light toning at spine, chipping at head, closed split at front hinge, ownership notations at front blank, even toning at text block edges, else tight, bright and unmarred. Full brown leather, burgundy leather spine label, gilt lettering. Small 8vo. 300pp. Errata bound in at rear. Seller Inventory # 6233

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Title: The Debates, Resolutions, and Other ...

Publisher: A. Shirley, Portland, ME

Publication Date: 1820

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+ (textblock Very Good+).

Edition: First Edition.

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