United States Constitution | The first English printing

United States Constitution

Plan of the New Constitution for the United States of America, Agreed Upon in a Convention of the States with Preface by the Editor. London: J. Debrett, 1787

8vo (210 x 127 mm). Howes calls for eight pages of advertisements at the end, which are not present in this copy. Modern half maroon morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered gilt.

First English printing of the Constitution. The text of the Constitution is preceded by Washington's letter to Congress submitting that charter for consideration.

REFERENCE

ESTC T138351; Howes P413; Sabin 63294