Pennsylvania | The early history of the state, containing the conventions of 1776 and 1790

Pennsylvania

The Proceedings Relative to Calling the Conventions of 1776 and 1790. The Minutes of the Convention that Formed the Present Constitution of Pennsylvania, together with the Charter to William Penn. The Constitutions of 1776 and 1790, and a View of the Proceedings of the Convention of 1776, and the Council of Censors. Harrisburg: Printed by John S. Wiestling, 1825

8vo (215 x 135 mm). Title-page; leaves a bit toned, offsetting, but bright. In early twentieth-century half red morocco ruled in gilt, spine with raised bands in six compartments, second compartment lettered in gilt, others with repeat eagle motif in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt; a little rubbed at hinges and edges, upper hinge a little weak.

A superb volume recording the early history and development of the state, handsomely bound. Containing the Charter to William Penn, early government Frames, and the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Conventions of 1776 and 1790. Scarce.

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Shaw & Shoemaker 21819