[Franklin, Benjamin, et. al.]. DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, From the Signing of the Definitive Treaty of Peace, 10th September 1783, to the Adoption of the Constitution, March 4, 1789 (Washington: by Francis Preston Blair, 1833) 7 volumes. First edition. 8vo, original full tan calf with double black morocco lettering labels gilt. A handsome, well-cared-for set, scattered light foxing, with some expected rubbing of the bindings. This set belonged to Millard Fillmore, with his private library labels on the pastedowns of each volume. Congress in 1818 authorized the publication of the country's diplomatic correspondence, and thus made possible the easy access of information; prior to this, the various and many documents were in a terribly confused state. Here one can read of the country's attempts to re-establish its navigation and commerce--which steps were necessary in order to maintain the national character and pay off the foreign and domestic debt--and to establish commercial connections with the rest of the world. A scarce record of our nation's early history. Price: USD 5,500.00 other currencies   order no. 12454    inquire

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