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"(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) (CONTINENTAL CONGRESS). Extracts From the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental Congress, Held at Philadelphia on the 5th of September, 1774. Containing The Bill of Rights, a List of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, the Association, an Address to the People of Great-Britain, a Memorial to the Inhabitants of the British American Colonies. Published by Order of the Congress. Philadelphia Printed: Boston, Re-printed: And Sold by John Boyle in Marlborough-Street, and Mills and Hicks in School-Street, 1774. Octavo, period-style full tree calf gilt, red morocco spine label; pp. (1-3), 4-43, (44), 45-52. $11,500.Rare 1774 Boston printing issued quickly after the same year's first Philadelphia printing and mere months after the 1773 Boston Tea Party sparked Britain's Coercive Acts of March-June 1774, aimed at punishing the rebellious city, provoking the Continental Congress to meet that fall and issue the Extracts, America's bold step toward open revolt in April 1775.When the "First Continental Congress met at Philadelphia on 5 September 1774… [and] evolved into a federal government of a nation at war… Congress faced a delicate task. America as a whole did not want independence; every path to conciliation must be kept open. But Congress had to do something about the Coercive Acts, and also to suggest a permanent solution of the struggle between libertas and imperium… The Continental Congress issued a Declaration of Rights stating that Americans were entitled to all English liberties… then adopted a non-importation, non-exportation, and non-consumption agreement, virtually cutting off imports [to and from Britain if the Coercive Acts were not repealed]" (Morison, 207-8). The Continental Congress also agreed to reassemble on 10 May 1775 if colonial rights and liberties had not been restored. The Extracts contains the Declaration of Rights, which was passed by the Congress on October 14, and asserts the colonists' rights "by the immutable laws of nature… That they are entitled to life liberty and property." These and other rights are said to be in violation of the Stamp Act, Coercive Acts and the Quebec Acts, the latter seen by many Americans as one of the Coercive Acts. The Extracts further details America's rights to representation and participation in legislation and government, especially in issues of taxation and internal policy, along with trial by jury and other core rights and liberties that became foundation of the Declaration of Independence, and set America on its course toward the Revolution. Of particular interest to Boston was the inclusion in the Extracts of a statement noting the "repeated insults they receive form the [British] soldiery," compelling Boston's colonists to "suspect a plan is formed very destructive to them and tending to overthrow the liberties of America." The first edition of the Extracts was printed in Philadelphia by Bradford on October 24th, 1774 but Congress did not adjourn until October 26. As a result, the Address to the Inhabitants of Quebec, adopted by Congress on its last day, was not included until the October 27th Philadelphia printings. Printers in Annapolis, Boston, Hartford, New-London, New York, Newport, Norwich, Providence, and Williamsburg immediately printed the Extracts as soon as they were able to acquire one of the Philadelphia printings; some of these 1774 printings contain the Quebec Address and others do not, depending on which Philadelphia editions they based their own printings. Any Boston edition is most exceedingly rare. This 1774 Boston printing is especially notable in containing the Quebec Address. Of the virtually unavailable Boston editions separately issued by its two leading printers, John Boyle and Edes & Giles, this is only Boyle printing complete with that Address: titled, "To the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec" (pp. 44-52). "The forerunner of the Declaration of Independence" (Howes E247). Evans 13728. ESTC W32253. Sabin 1552. Seller Inventory # 121589
Title: Extracts From the Votes and Proceedings
Publication Date: 1774
Edition: First Edition.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a gripping account of the tensions that arose between Britain and its American colonies in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War. The author meticulously reconstructs the historical narrative, highlighting the escalating grievances that fueled colonial dissent. The book dives deep into the political and economic conflicts that emerged, analyzing the impact of British policies like the Stamp Act and the Tea Act on colonial populations. The author explores the core issues at the heart of the conflict, revealing how the colonists' struggle was rooted in a deep-seated belief in their rights as Englishmen and their entitlement to self-governance. The narrative reveals the colonists' unwavering commitment to liberty, their determination to resist what they perceived as arbitrary and unjust attempts to control their affairs. The book unveils the complex interplay of political principles, economic interests, and social tensions that ultimately culminated in a momentous shift in the balance of power between Britain and its American colonies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334559617_0
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1774. 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:- 33, 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. 33. Seller Inventory # LB1111001710755
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 384. Seller Inventory # C9781275649118
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1774 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: 94 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: 94 United States. Continental Congress. Seller Inventory # LB990004256025
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Title: Extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress: held at Philadelphia, 10th May, 1775.Author: United States. Continental Congress.Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01103300CollectionID: CTRG93-B1501PublicationDate: 17750101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: 'The above is a copy of the Journal of the proceedings of the Congress, from their meeting on the tenth of May, to this time, except that some resolutions relative to military operations, carrying on, are omitted.'--P. 192. 'Published by order of the Congress.' Errors in paging: p. 143-150 misnumbered 137, 146, 147, 140, 141, 150, 151, 144. Page numbers 151-152 omitted from pagination.Collation: 192 p.; 21 cm. (8vo). Seller Inventory # 9781275649118
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. [The First Continental Congress, Prelude to Revolution: Representatives of twelves American Colonies Argue that the Colonies Deserve Equal Rights to Englishmen] 40 pages. Lacks bottom quarter of title, margin of second page, and half title. Disbound, sewn binding. Held in modern cloth folding case. Margins trimmed. Staining. George Washington, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Peyton Randolph, John Jay, Roger Sherman, Richard Henry Lee and others debated American rights and discussed Britain's right to regulate trade. The failure of Britain to address the complaints of this Congress and the Battles of Lexington and Concord brought the American Revolution to head. Bristol B3885. Seller Inventory # 2412260015
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