Description: Greetings from 21st Century Treasures! For your consideration: A VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1848 "SPEECH OF MR. GEORGE ASHMUN OF MASSACHUSETTS ON THE REVOLUTION IN FRANCE, AND EMANCIPATION IN ITS COLONIES" "Delivered In The House of Representatives of The United States" J. & G. S. Gideon, Printers. A wonderfully rare piece of history from one of the founders of the Republican Party in the form of the original and important speech by Mr. George Ashmun on the French Revolution delivered to the United States House of Representatives in Washington in 1848. ONLY 4 ORIGINALS ARE CATALOGUED TO EXIST; all are in private libraries with the Library Of Congress being one of them! (worldcat.org). A very important and powerful speech that has been republished several times; most recently in 2013. In Good overall condition. Printed on ragweed paper; 16 pp. bound with original string binding. Pages 14 and 15 even boast an uncut page top. Bright and thick black ink; moderate to heavy foxing as well as edge and corner wear. No rips or tears! Overall, an absolutely wonderful piece of US history and a truly priceless historical document! "WHEN HISTORY BECOMES TANGIBLE IT BECOMES REAL!"Available exclusively from 21st Century Treasures! Please enjoy the photos for further item details and if you have any questions feel free to ask. This item ships Worldwide and requires Paypal payment. Fast payment ensures prompt shipping. We combine shipping on multiple orders. Thank you and please check out our store and enjoy our other listings!
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Northfield, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-02-24T18:07:09.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
