Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America, On the Following Interesting Subjects..

by Thomas Paine

$6,000 · Offered by Burnside Rare Books

First edition

Albany, NY: Charles R. and George Webster, 1791 but actually 1792 . The classic essay advocating American independence, extracted from the first edition of Thomas Paine's collected works, unknown printing. 60 pp., laid paper. Bound by Green Dragon Bindery in marbled paper wraps, paper title label to front wrap. Very Good+ with moderate toning and light wear and dampstaining to contents. Bleedthrough to title page from

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