Past, Present, and Future of the Republic
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1850. First American Edition. Hardcover. 12mo. Pp. iv, 163, 4 of publisher's advertising. Textured dark brown cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, blind stamped borders on the covers, pale yellow endpapers. Spine ends chipped, edges age toned, leaves moderately foxed. Binding tight, leaves crisp. Ink signature on the title page dated Sept 14th '51. Very Good. Item #6107
Uncredited translation from the French of Le Passé, le Présent, l'Avenir de la République published the same year in Paris by Lamartine's short-lived Bureau du Conseiller du Peuple. With an intriguing section on the prospect of communism. A solid copy.
Price: $40.00
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