Description
First edition of John Quincy Adams’ Eulogy for the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe.
Octavo, 100pp. Bound in brown morocco with gilt-ruled covers. Title in gilt on spine, raised bands with gilt-ruled compartments. Gilt-ruled turn-ins with “A. Taffin Rel.” stamped on front turn-in. Marbled endpapers and silk bookmark. Hinges starting to crack on both covers, text block sound. Light toning throughout, free of any marks or notations. (American Imprints 5630) (Sabin 279) A handsomely bound copy, in near fine condition.
