Description
Own an extraordinary piece of American history with this exceptionally rare first edition of The War on the Bank of the United States (1834) by renowned historian and legal scholar Thomas Francis Gordon. Published in Philadelphia by the esteemed house of Key & Biddle during the height of President Andrew Jackson’s legendary Bank War, this historically significant pamphlet passionately addresses the dramatic clash over the future of American finance and federal power.
This fine example was meticulously rebound in elegant green leather with gilt top edges and deckle-edged pages, indicative of superior craftsmanship and careful preservation by a discerning collector. The book features an original 1926 bookplate designed by William Edgar Fisher-one of America’s most celebrated bookplate artists-for Edward Griffith Miner, the famed businessman, philanthropist, and trustee of the University of Rochester. Miner’s esteemed library forms the foundation of today’s renowned Edward G. Miner Library, underscoring this copy’s significant provenance.
Key Highlights:
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First Edition (1834) published by Philadelphia’s respected Key & Biddle.
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Expertly bound in fine green leather with gilt top edge, creating superb shelf appeal.
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Bookplate by prominent American artist William Edgar Fisher, explicitly dated “1926.”
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Provenance of Edward G. Miner, prominent philanthropist associated with the University of Rochester.
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Important historical commentary on Andrew Jackson’s controversial economic policies, capturing a pivotal moment in early American finance and politics.
A cornerstone collectible for enthusiasts of rare Americana, early economic history, presidential history, and fine-book collectors alike.
Condition Note: Beautifully bound in fine green leather, with gilt top edge and foxing consistent with age. Pages display subtle, authentic signs of wear, preserving the integrity and charm of this exceptional historical artifact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a museum-caliber treasure of American political and financial history!
