The Clay Code; or, Text-Book of Eloquence, a Collection of Axioms, Apothegms, Sentiments, and Remarkable Passages on Liberty, Government, Political Morality and National Honor: Gathered from the Public Speeches of Henry Clay

Language: English

Published by C. Shepard, New York City, 1844

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Brown cloth covers have blindstamped frame and decoration with gilt title. Boards show some smudges, bumps, edgewear. Corners are bumped, frayed. See photos. Spine has gilt text and is worn, with bumped ends. See photos. Binding is secure. Pastedowns and feps have some light foxing, owner's inscription. Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some marginal toning, light foxing, offsetting to print block throughout. See photos. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.** PS2026.0819** First edition. Publisher's cocoa brown cloth with gilt title and blindstamped ornament. Advertisements from the Editor and Publisher at the back. A little shelf wear to boards, binding is secure. Apart from a pencilled owner's inscription on the end paper, the interior is unmarked. Text block shows moderate toning and foxing throughout. Condition is overall Very Good. Scarce.** A collection of celebrated oratorical passages by American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat Henry Clay (1777-1852). Arranged by category and presented in three parts, with a preface by the editor, George Vanderhoff. Vanderhoff (1820-1885) was an English actor and elocutionist in New York, well known for his skills in public speaking. A self-styled Professor of Rhetoric, Vanderhoff authored books about performing and reading in public. The Clay Code was his first published work.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010550"**. …

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Title
The Clay Code; or, Text-Book of Eloquence, a Collection of Axioms, Apothegms, Sentiments, and Remarkable Passages on Liberty, Government, Political Morality and National Honor: Gathered from the Public Speeches of Henry Clay
Author
George Vandenhoff (ed)
Publisher
C. Shepard, New York City
Publication year
1844
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
51 ounces
Dimensions
12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
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First, Signed, Collectible, Limited Editions, Military & Politics, Reference & Instruction

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