United States Senate

Journal of the First Session of the Senate of the United States of America, Begun and Held at the City of New-York, March 4th, 1789. New York: Thomas Greenleaf, 1789

Folio (12 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.; 318 x 193 mm); some mostly marginal spotting, a few leaves somewhat browned, two finger smudges on title. Contemporary sheep, blind-tooled border of scalloped roll; rebacked, worn at extremities, covers rubbed.

George Lytle Beam (bookplate) — sale, Christie's New York, 16 December 2004, lot 51 (undesignated consignor)

Evans 22207; Grolier, American 100, 20; Sabin 15551

some mostly marginal spotting, a few leaves somewhat browned, two finger smudges on title. Contemporary sheep, blind-tooled border of scalloped roll; rebacked, worn at extremities, covers rubbed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First edition of the acts of the first session of the United States Senate, including such important acts as the tally of electoral votes in the first presidential election, President Washington's opening address to the new Senate, and the 12 proposed articles of the Bill of Rights, one of the earliest printed versions of these amendments.