The Letters in Two Volumes.
Boston: Stereotyped by J. Reed, 1830. Item #1340 12mo. 155 x 95 mm., [6 ¼ x 3 ¾ inches]. xi, xxv, [27]-216 pp.; 215 pp. Illustrated with two engraved frontispiece portrait and title-page. Bound in an American binding of green morocco, with gilt spine; some light fading of the green morocco, edges a bit rubbed; light tide marks to lower margin of the text; with faults a sound and attractive American binding. 12mo. 155 x 95 mm., [6 ¼ x 3 ¾ inches]. xi, xxv, [27]-216 pp.; 215 pp. Illustrated with two engraved frontispiece portrait and title-page. Bound in an American binding of green morocco, with gilt spine; some light fading of the green morocco, edges a bit rubbed; light tide marks to lower margin of the text; with faults a sound and attractive American binding. The Letters of Junius, an anonymously published series of letters by an English writer, were highly critical of King George III and circulated throughout Great Britain and the American colonies. Because of their content American printers continuously issued editions, especially after Independence, the ratification of the Constitution, the War of 1812, and the election of John Quincy Adams whose term ran from 1825-1829. Because of its simplicity in style this binding, in full green morocco without decoration on the boards, was probably a publisher’s binding, created as a stock item for sale. In very good condition.
Price: $225.00