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Mount Vernon, New York: A. Colish, Inc, 1984. Special Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Book condition is Very Good. Some rubbing and edge wear to exterior. Text is clean and unmarked. Deckled fore edge. Illustrated throughout. 4to. 12"h x 8 1/4"w.
John Peter Zenger and freedom of the press by Livingston Rutherfurd; Dr. James B. Bell [Editor]; Tom Wicker [Introduction]; - 1984-01-01
by Livingston Rutherfurd; Dr. James B. Bell [Editor]; Tom Wicker [Introduction];
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John Peter Zenger and freedom of the press
by Livingston Rutherfurd; Dr. James B. Bell [Editor]; Tom Wicker [Introduction];
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A. Colish, 1984-01-01. Hardcover. Like New. Brown leather over grey boards. Gilt lettering. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Map lining pages. Clean, unmarked pages. xx, 71 p., [13] leaves of plates : ill. (some color) ; 31 cm. Light wear. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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- Date Published 1984-01-01
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John Peter Zenger and Freedom of the Press
by Rutherfurd, Livingston ; introduction by Tom Wicker ; edited by Dr. James B. Bell
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John Peter Zenger And Freedom Of The Press: From The Book By Livingston Rutherfurd - 1st Limited Edition/1st Printing
by Rutherfurd, Livingston [; Dr. James B. Bell, editor; with Introduction by Tom Wicker]
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Mount Vernon, NY: A. Colish, Inc.. Near Fine. 1984. Limited Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Leather. A very handsome Special Limited edition/first printing, prepared in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Zenger trial and presented as an annual Thanksgiving keepsake for friends of the printer. In Near Fine, lightly sunned/spotted condition, dust-jacket not issued. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; The story of John Peter Zenger and freedom of the press is a powerful one. Zenger was charged with libel for publishing a false story about the governor of New York. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court, and Zenger was ultimately successful in proving his innocence. This book tells the story of Zenger and his fight for freedom of the press, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.; B&W and Color…
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