Messages and Papers of the Presidents – James D Richardson – 1908 | Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt

This US Presidents Messages is a beautiful set that includes the collected writings, letters, speeches, and addresses of each United States president recorded during their terms of office. The first edition of this work had a small print run in 1897, only including enough copies for the members of the senate. This edition covers 1789 to 1908 and includes the messages of the Presidents from George Washington all the way to Theodore Roosevelt. A beautiful display!

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents. 1789-1908
• Author: Presidents
• Contributor: RICHARDSON, James D. (compiler)
• Publisher: [New York]: Bureau of National Literature and Art, 1897-1908.
• Binding: Half leather with marbled boards
• Format: Quarto (4to), 11 volumes
• Size: ~ 10in × 6.75in (25cm × 17cm)
• Collation: Each volume individually paginated
• Illustrations: Several illustrations throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Washington’s First Inaugural and Farewell Addresses
  • Facsimiles of Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence
  • Indian Relations and Treaties during Jackson’s Administration
  • Facsimile of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
  • Color portraits of the presidents

Condition:

Very Good. Half leather binding and marbled boards are clean, with moderate edgewear and leather chipping due to dryness. The text blocks are tight and secure. Internally, the pages are mildly age-toned, but the text is clean, free of markings, and without loss. Color illustrations retain their tissue guards.

Why Collect This?

• Early 20^th Century compilation of Presidential Papers
• Attractive and large format ideal for display

Item Number: #31237