New York: Cowan, McClure & Co., 1872. Second edition, 8vo, pp. 23, [1]; self-wrappers; fine. "Dana's speech, before the Massachusetts House, was hailed at the time as one of the most powerful statements against usury laws; the repealing measure under debate passed by a majority of 43." BAL II, p...... More
New York: Harper & Bros. 1840. First edition, second issue (no dot over the "i" in the copyright notice), 12mo, pp. 483; publisher's orig. brown cloth, rebacked, orig. gilt-stamped spine neatly laid down, one or two small chips at the joints, edges rubbed, text occasionally foxed; good and sound. BAL's..... More
Boston: printed by Rand, Avery, and Company, 1874. 8vo, pp. 32; original printed terracotta wrappers; 2 or 3 small chips; very good. Gould (1824-1896) was an American astronomer famous for having founded the Argentine National Observatory for which this reception in Boston was meant to honor. With an introductory address..... More
