(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) Journals of Congress Containing the Pr

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) Journals of Congress, Containing the Proceedings from Sept. 5 1774 to Jan. 1 1776. 8vo, original boards, joints cracked, backstrip worn, most of original spine label present; uncut, lacking part of front free endpaper, some browning, minor page fault at Dd4 affecting one letter; signature of early owner Henry Remsen on title page. In cloth slip case and folder. Philadelphia, 1777

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An impressive copy of the first printed journals of the Continental Congress, in close to its original state. Includes the text of the October 1774 Declaration of Rights and Grievances (page 32), the June 1775 appointment of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief (page 120), the text of the July 1775 "Olive Branch Petition" to the people of Great Britain (page 152), and much more. Evans 15683. Provenance: Henry Remsen inscription; Laird Park sale, Sotheby''s, 29 November 2000, lot 356; collection of Roger Hollander.