[Item #49941] An Address Delivered Before the Philolexian and Peithologian Societies, August 2, 1830; on the Evening Preceding the Annual Commencement of Columbia College. Gulian C. VERPLANCK.

An Address Delivered Before the Philolexian and Peithologian Societies, August 2, 1830; on the Evening Preceding the Annual Commencement of Columbia College

New-York: G. & C. & H. Carvill, 1830. First Edition. Octavo (21.5cm.); removed but retaining half title; 39pp. Stock rather foxed and slightly chipped at extremities, else Very Good and sound. Contemporary manuscript note at head of title page: "From Mr. Verplanck," though almost certainly not in his hand.

Short biographical notes on various illustrious Columbia graduates, including Alexander Hamilton, a founding member of the society that would eventually be known as the Philolexian Society; John Jay; Gouverneur Morris; and even DeWitt Clinton, the orator's professional enemy. Missed by Sabin.

Price: $40.00

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