Description: A very rare and collectible 171 year old antique Oration brochure/pamphlet, delivered on July 4th 1848, the day of the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument in Washington DC. Reprinted in 1853, it features a speech from Robert C. Winthrop, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Published by the Order of the National Monument Society. The pamphlet was printed in Boston, Massachusetts, and is in English language. The pamphlet is a great piece of history and a must-have for collectors of antique books and memorabilia. See all pics for condition. For 171 years old it's very good! The paper of the cover is more of a kraft/tan and the inside pages are lighter colored. The binding is string and on the outside looks pressed as the string is not visible from the outside. Being stored in an acid-free archival slip and it will also ship in this.
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Candia, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-15T19:56:04.000Z
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Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Author: Robert C. Winthrop
Region: Washington DC
Publisher: Order of the National Monument Society
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Speeches
Year Printed: 1853
Original/Facsimile: Unknown
