George Ticknor Curtis - History of the Origin, Formation and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States with Notes of Its Principal Framers

London , Sampson Low, Son and Co, 1854. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first UK edition of this notable work on the origin of the constitution of the United States Complete in two volumes. George Ticknor Curtis (November 28, 1812 – March 28, 1894) was an American author, writer, historian and lawyer. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume of Sidney Edward Bouverie Bouverie-Pusey. With publisher's catalogues to the rear of both volumes. In cloth covered bindings. Externally, sound with wear to extremities, slight splitting to one rear joint and straining to three hinges. Slight marks to rear boards. Internally, binding of volume I loosening slightly in places, otherwise generally firmly bound. Bright with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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