[Clay, Henry]:

THE ASHLAND TEXT BOOK, BEING A COMPENDIUM OF MR. CLAY'S SPEECHES, ON VARIOUS PUBLIC MEASURES, ETC. ETC.

Boston, New York, Philadelphia... 1844. 72pp. Original pale green printed wrappers, with portrait of Henry Clay at center and four small vignettes at the corners, all within a decorative border. Imprint beneath front wrap portrait: "Baltimore. N. Hickman. 1844. Horton. Balt." Stitched, Very Good.

Various Whig songs, illustrations, and anecdotes are included, along with occasional biographical information about the celebrated Senator and 1844 Whig presidential candidate. There were a number of "editions" printed in this 1844 election year.
AI 44-1449. Not in Miles or Miles Songs. Item #39881

Price: $450.00