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- GLC#
- GLC00156
- Type
- Books & pamphlets
- Date
- 1775
- Author/Creator
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Title
- The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their Delegates ...
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 32 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 15 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Full Title, "The Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philidelphia, setting forth the causes and the necessity of taking up Arms. The Letter of the Twelve United Colonies by their Delegates in Congress to the Inhabitabts of Great Britian, Their Humble Petition to his Majesty, and Their Address to the People of Ireland. Collected together for the Use of Serious Thinking Men, By Lovers of Peace, Read with Candour: Judge with Impartiality." Secretly printed pamphlet co-authored with John Dickinson. 8vo. Bound in full black morocco with gilt dentelle edges. First English Edition. Sabin 19160, Howes D-198.
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