Alexander H. Stephens First Edition
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First edition of Stephens' A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States
STEPHENS, Alexander H.
A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States; It’s Causes, Character, Conduct and Results. Presented in a Series of Colloquies at Liberty Hall.
Philadelphia: National Publishing Company, 1868.
First edition of the “most elaborate—and best—argument for the constitutional validity of the doctrine of state sovereignty and the right of secession” (Howes), featuring 16 full-page steel engraved portraits, several facsimiles and a map of Manassas. Octavo, two volumes bound in full cloth with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, illustrated with 16 full-page steel engraved portraits including two frontispieces, three facsimiles of letters between the author and Abraham Lincoln, index, publisher's advertisements. Eicher 174. Howes S938. In near fine condition.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 132870

