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184255278Providence: Knowles & Vose 1842. 8vo pp. 24; loose sheets apparently trimmed; old numeric rubberstamp on title and acquisition date in the blank bottom margin of the last page; lightly toned; good or better. The first legally binding Rhode Island constitution adopted overwhelmingly via referendum in November of 1842 although with a low voter turnout. It was created in response to the Dorrite "People's Constitution following the failure of an earlier draft. Not in American Imprints or Bartlett; Sabin 70572. <br/><br/> Knowles & Vose unknown books
1877140941065San Francisco: Henry Keller & Co 1877. First Trade Edition. Near Fine. First trade edition following the "Author's Copy" edition that is basically unobtainable. 131 with "The Author to the Public" at rear. Dark green cloth lettered in black. Near Fine slightly bumped corners ding to middle of back boards bookplate on page following front free endpaper. An early novel written by the celebrated American author Ambrose Bierce best-known today for his The Devil's Dictionary as well as his eerie short stories with assistance from Thomas Harcourt. BAL 1105. Henry Keller & Co unknown books
