Lot 342
- 342
(Pennsylvania, Constitution)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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The Constitution of the Common-Wealth of Pennsylvania, as Established by the General Convention Elected for that Purpose, and Held at Philadelphia July 15th, 1776, and Continued by Adjournments to September 28, 1776. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 1776
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.; 183 x 120 mm). Light toning and foxing throughout. Nineteenth-century half green morocco over marbled boards, marbled endpapers, spine lettered gilt; extremities rubbed, upper hinge cracked, bookplate evidently removed from front pastedown.
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.; 183 x 120 mm). Light toning and foxing throughout. Nineteenth-century half green morocco over marbled boards, marbled endpapers, spine lettered gilt; extremities rubbed, upper hinge cracked, bookplate evidently removed from front pastedown.
Literature
Hildeburn, Pennsylvania 3350
Condition
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.; 183 x 120 mm). Light toning and foxing throughout. Nineteenth-century half green morocco over marbled boards, marbled endpapers, spine lettered gilt; extremities rubbed, upper hinge cracked, bookplate evidently removed from front pastedown.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The Pennsylvania constitution (ratified 28 September 1776) was the state's first constitution following the Declaration🌌 of Independence, and has been described as the most democratic in America. It was drafted by Robert Whitehill, Timothy Matlack, Dr. Thomas Young, George Bryan, James Cannon, and Benjamin Franklin.
Some of the innovations of the constitu𝓀tion included voting franchise for all tax-paying free men, without property qualifications; a uni🐬cameral legislature, with members elected to one-year terms; a thirteen-member Supreme Executive Council to administer the government; and a judiciary appointed by the legislature for seven-year terms, and removable at any time.