The United States Magazine and Democratic Review.
New York: 1848. Hardcover. 1848, January to June, New Series, Vol XXII, Subjects include the War with Mexico, the US postal system, Eli Whitney, China, and the United States Constitution. The Mexican War article examines the causes and consequences of the war, and the speeches of Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and Albert Gallatin.
China content includes a comparison of US and Chinese wage rates of ordinary laborers; the system of government; the Chinese constitution; civil conditions; architecture; food, ceremonial customs, gambling, Chinese literature, and Confucius.
8vo, 576 pp. Engraved frontispiece portraits at each issue. Full tan calf, title in gilt at spine ("Democratic Review"). Covers rubbed, crack at rear hinge. A bit of toning to early and late pages. Bookplate of George W. B. Felten at front paste down. Good. Item #22454
Price: $45.00