Signed "An Eulogy on the Life and Character of James Madison", 1836

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JOSIAH QUINCY, III (1772-1864). U.S. educator and political figure, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1805-1813), Mayor of Boston (1823-1828), and President of Harvard University (1829-1845), The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is so named in his honor. September 27, 1836-Dated, First Edition Imprint Cover Signed, "Josiah Quincy," titled, "An Eulogy on the Life and Character of James Madison", delivered by Former President John Quincy Adams, published 1836, Boston, printed by John H. Eastburn, Fine. This historic Eulogy Presented by John Quincy Adams, Boston, MA, 90 pages (complete), bound with string in the original paper covers, measuring 9.5" x 6" housed in an older green presentation case. Minimal foxing or tone, pages bound but never trimmed. Printed by John H. Eastburn, Boston. Slightly loose (but intact) binding. This eulogy was delivered at the request of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City of Boston. It is not just a recitation of the life of James Madison, the former 6th United States President, but it also includes a detailed recounting of many of Madison's political contributions. In effect, it gives another view of the mind of this important Founding Father. The front cover includes two Handwritten notations: 1. This Eulogy presented as a Gift from Josiah Quincy to D.P. Parker, Esq., no date; and 2. The second written by Henry F. Parker, Esq. to an unknown recipient on January 29, 1851. Henry F. Parker was a noted dealer in furniture, feathers, mattresses, looking-glasses, carpeting, located at Nos. 4 & 6 Union Street, Boston in the mid 19th century, while Josiah Quincy III was Mayor of the City of Boston.

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