Speech of Gov. Dorr, in answer to the question by the court, why sentence should not be pronounced against him
Providence: A. H. Stillwell, 1844. Folio broadside (approx. 16" x 12"), printed in gold on dark blue paper, text in triple column, all within an ornamental border, with American eagles at the corners; at the head of the title, "1776"; and at the head of the text: "Newport, Tuesday, June 25th, 1844." Previous folds, edge wear and short marginal tears and creasing; a good example. At least 2 other editions are known, and one of these was issued on silk. This is the speech given to the court by Thomas Dorr in Newport on June 25th, 1844. The sentence pronounced by Chief Justice Durfee is given at end. Not in American Imprints or Sabin. Difficult to get a good count from the OCLC records. DeSimone & Schofield 135 (noting 4 locations: R.I. Historical, Newport Historical, Providence Public, and Brown). Item #55324
Price: $750.00
