Addresses Of the Philadelphia Society For the Promotion Of National Industry

Philadelphia, PA: M. Carey and Son, 1819. original paper-covered board back cover only; others missing. Gilpin, J. and T.. 8vo. original paper-covered board back cover only; others missing. xvi, (9)-280 pages. First edition (Shaw and Shoemaker 49094; Sabin 62041; Rink, Technical Americana 3014). Preface, index, Thirteen essays dealing with the question of manufacturing in the United States and the… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: James Maxwell, 1820. Fifth edition. Hardcover. Fair. 12mo. xii, 299 pages, [1] page errata, [1]. Paper covered boards with title label on the front cover. Binding in poor to fair condition. Spine perished. Edge wear to the covers with a damp stain on the front cover. Untrimmed text that has moderate, even toning to the entrire text… Read more about this item

Philadelphia 1820 first edition thus. James Maxwell. Hardcover 12mo. Original blue paper-covered boards with paper spine and mounted paper label on front board panel. 299p. errata. Includes a review of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, Alexander Hamilton's Report; Cotton trade and manufacture, imports and tariffs of US, etc. Good plus, cover a bit worn and soiled; binding secure;… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: M. Carey and Son, 1819. Fourth Edition. Octavo, original blue boards with original paper label on front cover, xi, [1 blank], [9] - 248 pp. Better known as a publisher and bookseller, “[Carey] was a charter member of the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of National Industry, most of the addresses of which came from his… Read more about this item