Jensen Merrill Robert Becker (2 results)

Hardcover. Q09667 Ex-library with Stamp and Library-Signature in Good Condition, Some Traces of Use Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2100.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Complete set of this collection of original documents & commentary on the first federal elections of the new United States, shedding light on the early implementation of the Constitution, and the men who would put its articles into effect; arranged generally by state, covering each state's background to elections, passage of election laws, election of senators, election of congressmen. Lead editor Jensen, a highly-respected historian, died in 1980, and the work was continued by Gordon DenBoer, who had been an assistant on the first volume. The subsequent volumes were published in 1984 (ISBN 029909510x), 1986 (0299106500), 1989 (0299121208). Four stout volumes in jackets, as pictured. Volume one appears to have served in some production or proof capacity, with some ruled pencil lines on the Contents page, a painted patch on the spine, and a printer's specification leaf glued to the rear endsheet; all volumes show some wear, page edges foxed/spotted, light foxing/tanning to endsheets, pencil name in volume two; jackets rubbed with minor chipping, short tears, creases. Texts clean; xxxi, blank, 896; xxii, 522; xix, blank, 604; xx, 505 pages; index in each volume, a few maps & illustrations. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this heavy set may be required; please inquire for an accurate quote. Size: Large Octavo. Set.