Americana / CONSTITUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE 1st

Description: CONSTITUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE. Established at Philadelphia, 13th April, 1805 [bound with] THE CIRCULAR LETTER OF THE SOCIETY OF "FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE." Addressed to the Republicans of the State of Pennsylvania, Generally Author: [Americana] Democratic Society of Friends of the People Title: CONSTITUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE. Established at Philadelphia, 13th April, 1805 [bound with] THE CIRCULAR LETTER OF THE SOCIETY OF "FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE." Addressed to the Republicans of the State of Pennsylvania, Generally Publication: Philadelphia: Wm. Duane, 1805 Description: Original Wrappers. Good binding. Octavo. 8; 11, [1 (blank)] pp. As issued, stitched into plain wrappers; untrimmed; "Circular" is partially unopened. Stitching is perished, wrappers are separated at the spine and loose from the text; the very generous margins are worn at the edges; generally toned and spotted, nevertheless, a fairly well preserved copy of what are remarkably uncommon pamphlets--according to OCLC there are scarcely more than half a dozen of each in institutional holdings. Rare documents of the Philadelphia branch of the Society of Friends of the People which aimed "to cultivate a just knowledge of rational liberty, to facilitate the enjoyment and exercise of our civil rights, to maintain 'that all power is inherent in the people and all free governments founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness. . . .'" (p. 4). Of the first work there a slightly shorter variant recorded by Shaw & Shoemaker (9395) and Sabin (86073) that is fundamentally the same but lacking the "Bye Laws" and "Rules and Order." This present variant of the first title is not recorded by Sabin. The appended circular is Sabin 86072. Shaw & Shoemaker 9396 & 9394. Seller ID: 7394 Subject: Americana, Ephemera, History--U.S. Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 325 USD

Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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