Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man ~Two Parts, 1791/92 ~ J.S. Jordan, London

Description: A very nice copy beautifully bound in contemporary half calf over handmade paper with titles stamped in gilt. This is the 1791 J.S. Jordan, London Fourth Edition together with the 1792 Jordan Fourth edition of "Rights of Man - Part the Second - Combining Principle and Practice," bound together as one. British Statesman Edmund Burke's attack on the French Revolution in his 'Reflections on the Revolution" infuriated Paine, who very quickly found a publisher to print his answer to Burke, 'The Rights of Man.' Paine could only hope that 'Rights' would do for England what his "Common Sense" had done for America. He appropriately dedicated the first part to George Washington, President of the United States at the time. 8vo. Part One being 171 pages, Part Two - 178 pages - Attractively bound in dark blue half calf over light blue paper with titles stamped in gilt on the spine. A small scrape to the paper of the front endpaper, scattered toning and foxing throughout with several small, closed tears along the outer page edges. Several ancient quill or fountain pen marks on pages 49-51 with a small ink spill visible. A paper tear with loss to the upper corner of page 171 of Part One, and the upper quarter of page 161 of Part Second has begun to pull loose. The bookbinder's label is affixed to the lower rear endpaper. Overall, a quite collectible copy of this important work by the English-born American Founding Father who helped inspire the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain.

Price: 1195 USD

Location: Chester, Vermont

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