Description: THE ADDRESS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Agreed upon at the Numerous Meeting Held after a General Notice at Lancaster on April 3d, 1805. To the Democratic Citizens of Pennsylvania, Recommending a New Candidate for the Office of Governor Author: [Americana] Steele, John | Pennsylvania General Assembly Title: THE ADDRESS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Agreed upon at the Numerous Meeting Held after a General Notice at Lancaster on April 3d, 1805. To the Democratic Citizens of Pennsylvania, Recommending a New Candidate for the Office of Governor Publication: [1805] Description: Original Wrappers. Very Good binding. 12mo. 19, [1 (blank)] pp. First edition. As issued, stitched in plain wrapper; a few leaves unopened. Light wear to the covers including some silverfishing to the top inner margin of the rear wrapper and diminishing through the next several leaves; light soiling, but largely a remarkably copy. Deaccessioned as a library duplicate, the only indication being a mid-20th century gift stamp deep in the inner margin of p. 3; contents clean. An address criticizing incumbent Pennsylvania governor Thomas McKean and recommending Simon Snyder as governor in the 1805 election. While Snyder lost to McKean in a contentious 1805 contest, he would ultimately win in 1808 and serve three terms. The language early in the address is salient: "Principles and not men, were the foundations, on which American independence was established .... Principles and not men have been the objects of contest, ever since, between the several parties which have arisen under our government; but we are now brought to a point, when it is to be determined, by the public suffrage, whether men setting at defiance the wishes of the people and the principles of representative government, shall govern Pennsylvania" p. 3. It is perhaps comforting to realize that some things never change, including campaign rhetoric. Shaw & Shoemaker 9119; Sabin 59839. Seller ID: 7353 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: 110.5 USD
Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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Author: Americana] Steele, John / Pennsylvania General Assembly
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1805
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
