The Founders' Constitution -

Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1987. Hardcover. 5 Volumes; Quartos; 713/671/603/701/503 pages; VG-; Half bound in blue cloth with gray cloth boards and gilt lettering on spines and front covers; Covers have minor edgewear and shelfwear; Textblocks have foxing along head edges; RWO. 1364405. Special Collections.

University of Chicago Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press, 1987. Comprehensive five-volume complete reference set, considered to be the Oxford English Dictionary of American Constitutional history, includes documents ranging from the early 17th century to the 1830's; from reflections of philosophers to popular pamphlets; public debates in ratifying conventions; private correspondence of politicians; early case law; common law tradition; etc. Materials are primarily arranged by braod themes or problems to which the Constitution of 1787 provided a significant and enduring impression; and secondly they are arranged by article, section, and clause of the U.S. Constitution, from the Preamble through Article Seven and continuing through the first twelve Amendments. 3191 pgs. collectively. Heavy Item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.