Presented Copy of Edward Everett’s Orations and Speeches, 1836 — Inscribed by the Author

Presented Copy of Edward Everett’s Orations and Speeches, 1836 — Inscribed by the Author - Inventory Number: HIS 270

This rare and historically significant volume is a first edition of Orations and Speeches on Various Occasions by Edward Everett, published in 1836 by the American Stationers’ Company in Boston. Bound in its original embossed leather boards with gilt spine title, this early 19th-century work collects public addresses by one of the most prominent American statesmen and orators of the era.

This book features uncut pages still hinged at the top. What sets this copy apart is the authorial presentation inscription on the front flyleaf in Everett’s hand:

“J. Farmer Esq.

Editor of the Hingham Gazette, with the author’s respect.”

This personal dedication from Edward Everett—a former U.S. Senator, Governor of Massachusetts, Secretary of State, and famed orator—adds a unique provenance. John Farmer was likely a regional newspaper editor, offering a tangible link between Everett and the period’s press network.

This is an outstanding association copy from a key figure in American political and intellectual life, offered here in solid condition with typical foxing throughout and a sound, attractive binding.

Inventory Number: HIS 270