A Sermon, Upon the Death of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Delivered in the North Baptist Church, Newport, R.I. November 21, 1852.
New York, N.Y. Evans & Brittan, 1852. F. 24 pages. Inscribed & signed by the author at the top of the front cover edge, "B.H. Rhoades from Dr. Choules" Eulogy and relation of the life of Daniel Webster (1782 - 1852) American lawyer & statesman. "...Webster’s remarkable political, diplomatic, and legal careers were aided by his intellectual brilliance and personal magnetism. He contributed significantly to the concept of American nationality, to the idea of a perpetual Union, to perspectives on economic growth, to a modern legal system, and to the rising importance of the United States in foreign relations..." (Maurice G. Baxter in the ANB) Approx. 5" x 9" size; original brown printed paper wraps bound via gray cloth tape into an old Gaylord Photomount Pamphlet Binder, with typed title label on cover of binder. Some darkening, dustiness, to wraps; back bottom corner of the Gaylord binder cracked; pamphlet clean and in good condition. Item #26326
Price: $45.00