John Peter Zenger And Freedom Of The Press: From The Book By Livingston Rutherfurd - 1st Limited Edition/1st Printing
by Rutherfurd, Livingston [; Dr. James B. Bell, editor; with Introduction by Tom Wicker]
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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Mount Vernon, NY: A. Colish, Inc.. Near Fine. 1984. Limited Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Leather. A very handsome Special Limited edition/first printing, prepared in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Zenger trial and presented as an annual Thanksgiving keepsake for friends of the printer. In Near Fine, lightly sunned/spotted condition, dust-jacket not issued. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; The story of John Peter Zenger and freedom of the press is a powerful one. Zenger was charged with libel for publishing a false story about the governor of New York. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court, and Zenger was ultimately successful in proving his innocence. This book tells the story of Zenger and his fight for freedom of the press, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 4to .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21259
- Title
- John Peter Zenger And Freedom Of The Press: From The Book By Livingston Rutherfurd - 1st Limited Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Rutherfurd, Livingston [; Dr. James B. Bell, editor; with Introduction by Tom Wicker]
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- Limited Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- A. Colish, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Mount Vernon, NY
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson, First Edition/First Printing
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine Press; Books On Books;
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