JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION, ASSEMBLED AT SPRINGFIELD, JUNE 7, 1847.FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALTERING, AMENDING, OR REVISING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Published by Lanphier & Walker, Springfield, 1847

Heritage seller

Seller: David M. Lesser, ABAA, Woodbridge, CT, U.S.A.David M. Lesser, ABAA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 20, 1997

Association member: ABAAESASNEABILAB

Condition: Used

£ 346.16

£ 7.47 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

592pp, with scattered light spotting. Bound in contemporary quarter sheep [substantially worn]. Good+. The proposed Constitution, which the people would adopt by referendum in March 1848, is printed at pages 544-572. Stephen Logan, formerly Abraham Lincoln's law partner, participated actively in the Convention. Among many interesting discussions is a prohibition on migration of Free Negroes, or slave-owners with their slaves, into the State. The Convention defeated overwhelmingly a proposal to remove the word 'white' as a qualifier to eligibility of male citizens to vote; but divided, often closely, over other proposals that would bar Free Negroes from common civil rights. FIRST EDITION. Byrd 1195. I Harv. Law Cat. 985. Cohen, 3074.

Seller Inventory # 27975

Bibliographic details

Title
JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION, ASSEMBLED AT SPRINGFIELD, JUNE 7, 1847.FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALTERING, AMENDING, OR REVISING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Author
Illinois
Publisher
Lanphier & Walker, Springfield
Publication year
1847
Seller catalogs
AFRO-AMERICANA, AMERICANA, LAW

David M. Lesser, ABAA

Woodbridge, CT, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 20, 1997

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item3 to 6 business days5 to 14 business days
First item£ 7.47£ 7.47
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Money Order

Store description

David M. Lesser specializes in Americana of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Some areas of concentration are listed above. Please call for an appointment to see my stock in person at my office. My web site is available for your perusal at www.lesserbooks.com.

Specialty

early americana, american revolution, evans imprints, howes, afro-americana, slavery, civil war, presidency, law. religion, trade, commerce, July 4, southern, western, States of the Union [each by name]

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • The Ephemera Society of America
  • Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

David M. Lesser, ABAA

CT, U.S.A.