Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, at The First Session of the Sixth Congress; In the Twenty-Fourth Year of the Independence of the United States
Philadelphia: W. Rofs, [1800].
First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 446 pages, [32] pages index. Marbled paper covered boards. Leather spine with gilt stamped title on a red leather label. Inner hinge has been repaired. Boards edge worn at base. Leather spine is dry and lightly rubbed. Old ink name of Chad Ferris on the front paste down. Another old ink name of J.... Moores? on right front end sheet. Old ink note written at top edge of rear end sheet. R. H. James personal library sticker pasted down bottom of spine.
Journal content contains the announcement of General Washington's death; John Adams letters regarding Washington's death; erecting a Marble Monument at the City of Washington for Washington's family; plans for Washington's funeral, etc. Good. Item #35670
Price: $500.00