11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Adams, John (1735-1826) A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Adams, John (1735-1826)A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America. London: for C. Dilly, 1787.
First edition, octavo; published as a complete work, Adams later added two other volumes; contemporary speckled calf boards, corners bumped, amateurishly rebacked, pulling on the first and last signatures, new endleaves, original fly leaf at rear with marginal stains, marginal stain on title and last leaf from turn-ins, some spotting to contents, 5 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.; Sabin 233; Howes A-60.
Estimate $900-1,000

Keywords

Government of the United States of America, United States, London