Brownlow, William G. | "One of the rarest of the Polk-Clay campaign documents"

Brownlow, William G.

A Political Register, Setting Forth the Principles of the Whig and Locofoco Parties in the United States, with the Life and Public Services of Henry Clay. Jonesborough, TN: Published at the office of the "Jonesborough Whig," 1844

8vo (218 x 131 mm). Spotting and browning, a few contemporary annotations. Contemporary drab paper-covered boards; some wear and soiling, joints restored, contemporary ink notations on rear board. In custom slipcase and folding chemise. 

First edition of a rare Jonesborough imprint, with a political biography of Henry Clay. When the election hinged on the question of slavery expansion in Texas, Clay lost to James K. Polk by a slim margin. 

"One of the rarest of the Polk-Clay campaign documents" (Coleman). 

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Allen 2039; Howes B883 (“aa"); Sabin 8703