Sale 15BP01 | Lot 28

[JOURNALS OF CONGRESS] Journals of Congress: containing their proceedings from September 5, 1774 ... [to November 3, 1788]

Catalogue: Rare Books, Autographs & Photographs
[JOURNALS OF CONGRESS]  Journals of Congress: containing their proceedings from September 5, 1774 ... [to November 3, 1788]

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Lot 28
[JOURNALS OF CONGRESS] Journals of Congress: containing their proceedings from September 5, 1774 ... [to November 3, 1788]....
. Philadelphia: Folwell's Press, 1800-01. First collected edition, an incomplete set of ten volumes only (lacks volumes 7-9). 20th century cloth. 8 3/4 x 4 7/8 inches (21.5 x 13 cm). Stamps, some toning or small stains, clean overall, occasional tears.
In 1799, Congress ordered four hundred copies of the Journals of the Continental Congress to be reprinted as the supply of original issues was depleted. Retains the 1776 volume printing the Declaration of Independence.


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Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $1,187 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $1,187 (includes buyer's premium)

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Rare Books, Autographs & Photographs

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