☞ A defence of the constitutions of government of the United States of America.
Creator(s): Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author)
Related APS Member(s):
John Adams
Publication: London: Printed for C. Dilly, in the Poultry, 1787.
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Sabin 233 | Sabin 234 | Sabin 235 | Sabin 236 | Sabin 237 | Evans 20176 | Evans 20177 | Evans 20910 | Evans 31689 | Evans 31690 | Evans 31691 | Howes A60
Editions: 2x 1787 (London), 1x New York, 1x 1787 (Philadelphia), 2x 1787–1788 (London), 1x 1788 (Boston), 1x 1792 (Paris), 1x 1794 (London), 3x 1797 (Philadelphia)
Editions Note: At least twelve editions: two in 1787 (London), one in New York, one in 1787 (Philadelphia), two in 1787–1788 (London), one in 1788 (Boston), one in 1792 (Paris), one in 1794 (London), three in 1797 (Philadelphia).
Holding Note:
APS holds four copies: in the original printing, marked in manuscript on p.[3] : "Tho. M:Kean, April 27th: 1787"; Adams sent Vol. 1 of copy 2 through Franklin; (see APS Minutes, May 18, 1787, letter of J. Adams to B. Franklin, Jan. 27, 1787. B:F85.x26) Vols. 2-3 presented by author through T.B. Adams, March, 1802; copy three of the omnibus was presented by Jacob Snider, Jr., 17 March 1842; copy four is the French-language Paris version of 1792.
BibNumber: 391.004