[Item #48145] Irish Eloquence. The Speeches of the Celebrated Irish Orators Philips [i.e. Phillips], Curran and Grattan to Which Is Added the Powerful Appeal of Robert Emmett [i.e. Emmet], at the Close of His Trial for High Treason. Selected by a Member of the Bar. Charles PHILLIPS.

Irish Eloquence. The Speeches of the Celebrated Irish Orators Philips [i.e. Phillips], Curran and Grattan to Which Is Added the Powerful Appeal of Robert Emmett [i.e. Emmet], at the Close of His Trial for High Treason. Selected by a Member of the Bar

Philadelphia: Desilver, Thomas & Co., 1836. First American Edition. Octavo (ca. 23cm.); original full sheep, dark red gilt-lettered spine label; [2],viii,[9]-178,xi,12-370pp. Boards rather scuffed and leather a bit dry especially at spine, textblock unevenly foxed and soiled, else Good to Very Good overall. Contemporary pencil ownership signature dated New Orleans, November, 1835, to front free endpaper. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 38216.

Price: $75.00

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