[Americana] Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775…
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Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775...
Philadelphia: Printed; London: Re-printed for J. Almon, 1776. First English edition. 8vo. (iv), 200 pp. Modern quarter brown calf over marbled paper-covered boards, front hinge starting, but sound; all edges untrimmed; text largely unopened; light foxing to last page of text. Sabin 15543; Howes J-264; Adams, The American Controversy 75-151b; Reese, The Revolutionary Hundred 20 (American edition)
Philadelphia: Printed; London: Re-printed for J. Almon, 1776. First English edition. 8vo. (iv), 200 pp. Modern quarter brown calf over marbled paper-covered boards, front hinge starting, but sound; all edges untrimmed; text largely unopened; light foxing to last page of text. Sabin 15543; Howes J-264; Adams, The American Controversy 75-151b; Reese, The Revolutionary Hundred 20 (American edition)
First English edition of the Journals of the Second Continental Congress, printing their proceedings from May 10 through August 1, 1775. It features a draft address from Congress to the Six Confederated Indian Nations stating the grievances against the British, the declaration "...setting forth the causes and necessities of their taking up Arms", rules and regulations of the Continental Army, the appointment of George Washington as commander in chief, the Olive Branch Petition, and more.
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[Americana] Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775…
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