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2042
$1,452.00

BOOK, PAMPHLET AND NEWSPAPER WITH THE SIGNATURES OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

Adams, John Quincy. 1) Cambridge: Hilliard, 1810. LECTURES ON RHETORIC AND ORATORY. 8vo in blue boards. “Thomas B. Adams Jun’r / from his affectionate Uncle / J.Q. Adams”. (Thomas Boylston Adams (September 15, 1772 – March 13, 1832) was the third and youngest son of John and Abigail (Smith) Adams.) VOL. II only. 2) THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY newspaper. Worcester, July 31, 1822 no. 23, Vol. LI. Folio in two leaves. Penned inscription to top edge “J.Q. Adams to Jonathan Russell” (Jonathan Russell (February 27, 1771 – February 17, 1832) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts and diplomat). Note: Fourth column article “Mr. Adams’ Rejoinder to Mr. Russell”, also down the vertical margin is found the name Lovett? Peters ESQ. In very presentable condition for a newspaper of the period. 3) “Little Journeys” small booklet on John Quincy Adams, June 1898 by Elbert Hubbard. PROVENANCE: The books were purchased in the 1930’s by the consignor’s family from Annie F. H. Boyd (a descendant of John Adams); Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: 1) Tight and sound with only minor wear. 2) Generally intact with some toning ans stains. #) Some toning, very good 51412-93 (250-350) – Lot 2042


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017
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