The Constitution of the state of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, as adopted by the convention, assembled at Newport, September, 1842

Constitutional Convention, Fenner, James, president & Henry Y. Cranston, vice-president; Thomas A. Jenckes and Henry Bowen, secretaries

Verlag: Knowles & Vose, Providence, 1842

Beschreibung

8vo, pp. 24; removed from binding, wrappers wanting, lightly toned, last 2 leaves miscreased; all else very good. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 60683

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Constitution of the state of ...

Verlag: Knowles & Vose, Providence

Erscheinungsdatum: 1842

Einband: Softcover