The Declaration

by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philadelphia, Setting forth the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms by Continental Congress

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First British edition, first issue. 32pp. Contemporary manuscript corrections. 8vo. Modern calf-backed marbled paper boards. Repairs to title. Adams, American Controversy 75-149b; Howes D198; Sabin 15522, 19160; Reese, Revolutionary Hundred 34 ref . Item #371017 The very rare first British edition of this crucial Revolutionary document – the Declaration of Congress issued July 6, 1775, giving reasons for

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