(American Revolution) | Journals of the House of Representatives, 1782—one of 200 copies

(American Revolution)

Journals of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Beginning the Twenty-Eighth day of November, 1776, and Ending the Second day of October, 1781. With the Proceedings of the Several Committees and Conventions, Before and at the Commencement of the American Revolution. Volume the First. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, 1782

Folio (395 x 240 mm). Toning to most leaves, instances of foxing, some creasing to corners, a few stray stains, primarily marginal dampstaining, marginal tear to M1, contemporary manuscript annotations to Mmm1 and errata page. Contemporary calf, covers bordered in blind, spine with raised bands in seven compartments, second with gilt-lettered red morocco; rebacked with original spine laid down, scuffs to covers, rubbing to extremities.

A volume detailing the major legislative actions of the Founding Fathers, recorded from the seat of American revolutionary activity—one of 200 copies.

This volume of the Journals of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives comprises vital records from the period of the American Revolution. One of 200 copies ordered by the House and printed by John Dunlap, it contains the Proceedings of the Provincial Conference of Committees, the Declaration of Independence, the Proceedings of the Convention of the State of Pennsylvania, and the Articles of Confederation. 

REFERENCES

ESTC W20604; Evans 17658; Hildeburn 4205; Matyas 82-07; Sabin 60173