B, 1783 Printed in Dubin, Ireland - from the original Philadelphia edition
Notes
"The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America" refers to the collection of individual state constitutions that were drafted and adopted during the early years of the United States. In the aftermath of the American Revolution, each state embarked on the task of establishing its own framework of governance. These constitutions reflected the states' commitment to principles of liberty, self-governance, and the protection of individual rights. The documents were diverse in their approaches, showcasing the experimentation and variety of ideas among the newly-formed states. Notably, many state constitutions served as precursors to the drafting of the United States Constitution in 1787, demonstrating the evolution of political thought and the quest for a more unified and effective national government. The study of these state constitutions provides valuable insights into the ideological foundations of the American experiment in constitutional democracy.
Description
Rich brown leather binding, contains the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, and The Treaties between "His Most Cristian Majesty, George III" and The United States of America. Originally printed by the Order of Congress.
Note - "after the colonies of North America had completely renounced their allegiance to "the mother country", by their solemn Declaration of Independence in the month of July 1776, each of the states into which they were divided, adopted different forms of independent governments."
Title page missing bottom right hand corner, approximately 15%. Some damp staining throughout the book. Rare copy.