A Message of the President of the United States to Congress, Relative to France and Great Britain: Delivered December 5, 1793 with the papers therein referred to. Published by Order of the House of Representatives. Philadelphia. Printed for Matthew Carey, No. 118 Market Street. October 24, 1795. Price 87 ½ Cents. First edition, first printing.

An amazing compilation of letters pertaining to the fledgling United States by various authors, including George Washington , Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Richard Stockton, and more. An invaluable resource to early American research and a rare prize for the avid collector.

Condition Very good condition, 8vo, gilt ruled spine, red morocco spine label, scuffed, joint and extremities occasionally rubbed, bottom fore edge corner of back cover worn away, some staining to end papers, scattered light internal foxing. Early owner Samuel Oliver signature on title page and front paste down. The Genet Affair Variant issue with title enclosed in ornamental border and price given below imprint, 87 ½ cents

Memoirs of the Public & Private life of William Penn, Volume 1, Thomas Clarkson, London, 1849. This book was first printed in 1813. Clarkson gives a detailed account of Penn’s life and circumstances influencing his decisions as Pennsylvania’s founding father. History enthusiasts will appreciate his handling of many topics in chronological order. The author traces Penn’s ancestry, early life and education, travels, involvement with prevention of religious persecution, management of land settlements in East and West Jersey and more. The Philadelphia map, which has a slight tear, shows the grid of the city from Columbia Avenue south to Jackson Street and from the Delaware River west to the Schuylkill River. The map includes Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square, Washington square, and Franklin Square. The map also includes Fairmount Waterworks, the State Penitentiary, US Naval Asylum, Navy Yard, Southwark Railroad and Columbia Railroad. The map of Pennsylvania /New Jersey shows railroads and canals.

The frontis depicts Penn signing the treaty with Indians. Also included are two folding maps of Philadelphia & Pennsylvania/New Jersey.

Condition:The cover is 1/4 calf and cloth with a morocco spine label. The joints and corners show rub wear. The Philadelphia map has a small tear. Scattered spotting throughout the book.

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Memoirs of the Private & Public life of William Penn, Volume 2, Thomas Clarkson, Philadelphia, 1814, Bradford and Inskeep, No. 4 South Third Street, Kimber and Conrad , 93 Market Street and Edward Parker, 178 Market Street, first edition.

Clarkson gives a detailed account of Penn’s life and circumstances influencing his decisions as Pennsylvania’s founding father. History enthusiasts will appreciate his handling of many topics in chronological order. The author traces Penn’s ancestry, early life and education, travels, involvement with prevention of religious persecution, management of land settlements in East and West Jersey and more.

The frontis depicts Penn signing the treaty with Indians. Also included are two folding maps of Philadelphia & Pennsylvania/New Jersey.

Condition: very good. Original leather cover, red label on spine, spine worn at top and bottom, covers intact, scattered light foxing.