Item #87507 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848. James Polk.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTIETH CONGRESS, DECEMBER 5, 1848

Washington DC: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1848. First Edition. Leather-bound. THIS IS THE (PRESIDENT'S) OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA.

Octavo, 9 in. x 5.75 in., pp.1275. Acid-washed full sheep with thin decorative gilt frame to front and back. Gilt title with bandlines on burgundy and black panels to spine. Five raised bands to spine.Illustrated with eight fold-out maps and plans,, seven folding tables,and seventeen folding illustrations, fold-out charts and diagrams. Includes the GORGEOUS large hand-colored map of the U.S. (17 in. x 38 in.), reflecting the various portions added following the Mexican War.

For previous owner's close study, the eight folding lithographed maps were carefully removed and safely stored in archival sleeves. [Large color map will be sent under separate cover in a mailing-tube.] The tables and illustrations remain bound.

Large color map in Very Good Plus Condition with one crease. Smaller maps and the 23 bound fold-outs are in Good Plus condition with some spotting / browning, several creases, and occasional closed tears and chips. Howes P446.

Light rubbing to extremities. Light foxing to endpapers and spots of foxing throughout. Good Plus. Item #87507

Includes the President's official announcement of the California Gold Discovery. In James Polk's words: "It was known that mines of the precious metals existed to a considerable extent in California at the time of its acquisition. Recent discoveries render it probable that these mines are more extensive and valuable than was anticipated. The accounts of the abundance of gold in that territory are of such an extraordinary character as would scarcely command belief were they not corroborated by the authentic reports of officers in the public service who have visited the mineral district and derived the facts which they detail from personal observation." Howes P446.

ALSO: Numerous descriptions of the "Removal" of a number of Indian tribes from their traditional territories, and justifications, etc.

Price: $5,000.00

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