A residence at the court of London

Rush, Richard

Published by Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, Publisher in Ordinary to His Majesty, London, 1833

About this Item

First British edition, 8vo, pp. [3], vi-xviii, 420; original drab paper-covered boards, printed paper label on spine; spine chipped at extremities, label a little worn, joints starting, three pages with pencil marginalia; very good. Armorial bookplate of T. A. Walker on pastedown, Richard Rush (1780-1859), the son of Benjamin Rush, served in many prominent positions, including Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Comptroller of the Treasury during the James Madison administration, United States Attorney General, acting Secretary of State (albeit briefly), Secretary of the Treasury, and he was a candidate for the Vice Presidency of the United States on John Quincy Adams's ticket in 1828. Howes R-522: "Present the diplomatic maneuvers concerning the conflicting claims to Oregon and the adjustment of a Northwestern boundary line.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A residence at the court of London
• Publisher: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, Publisher in Ordinary to His Majesty, London
• Publication Date: 1833
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