Title: Relacion de Los Debates de la Convencion de California, Sobre la Formacion de la Constitucion de Estado, en Setiembre Y Octubre de 1849 Author: Browne, J. Ross Place: Nueva York Publisher: S.W. Benedict Date: 1851 Description: 439, xiii pp. (8vo) 9x5¾, original full sheep, black morocco title label. First Spanish Language Edition. Originally published in English the preceding year. Account of the proceedings of the convention, held at Colton Hall in Monterey, which debated and adopted the California Constitution; also, the proclamation of Governor Riley recommending a plan of territorial government, a list of the delegates, a translation of the Mexican laws still in effect, etc. Cowan describes this as "an exhaustive account of the acts and proceedings of this most remarkable assembly. Browne was the only shorthand reporter in California at the time, and for his work he received $10,000." Cowan p.26; Sabin 8661; Zamorano Eighty 11. Bookplate of Roger K. Larson on front pastedown. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine ends chipped, front joint split, edges rubbed, several pulls to leather; foxing throughout; very good. Item number: 220818
Title: Relacion de Los Debates de la Convencion de California, Sobre la Formacion de la Constitucion de Estado, en Setiembre Y Octubre de 1849 Author: Browne, J. Ross Place: Nueva York Publisher: S.W. Benedict Date: 1851 Description: 439, xiii pp. (8vo) 9x5¾, original full sheep, black morocco title label. First Spanish Language Edition. Originally published in English the preceding year. Account of the proceedings of the convention, held at Colton Hall in Monterey, which debated and adopted the California Constitution; also, the proclamation of Governor Riley recommending a plan of territorial government, a list of the delegates, a translation of the Mexican laws still in effect, etc. Cowan describes this as "an exhaustive account of the acts and proceedings of this most remarkable assembly. Browne was the only shorthand reporter in California at the time, and for his work he received $10,000." Cowan p.26; Sabin 8661; Zamorano Eighty 11. Bookplate of Roger K. Larson on front pastedown. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine ends chipped, front joint split, edges rubbed, several pulls to leather; foxing throughout; very good. Item number: 220818
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