The Life & Speeches of Henry Clay, 2 Vols, 1843

The life and speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay. Compiled and edited by Daniel Mallory.
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Robert P. Bixby & Co., 1843. New York
Printer: Samuel N. Dickinson, Boston
Gift inscription from a family of governor Letcher (1813?1884), governor of Virginia (1860?1864) during the Civil War, lawyer, newspaper editor, member of the US House of Representatives (1851?1859).
This is an exceedingly rare volume of a great American statesman Henry Clay (1777-1852) who represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He was the 7th House Speaker as well as the 9th Secretary of State, and assisted in founding both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party.
Two Volumes, illustrations, portraits, 10 inches. 605pp; 600pp. Early cloth binding with central monument design in the center, embossed design in relief. Engraved title-page illustration and full-page engraved frontispiece, in each volume.
Reference:
https://archive.org/details/lifeandspeeches02mallgoog/page/9/mode/1up?ref=ol&view=theater
Condition Report: 2 volumes bound in dark brown cloth decorated with a gold monument to Henry Clay, edges are worn, cloth age-dulled and worn. Spine is worn at top/bottomandedges with age. Some foxing on enry pages, hinges are weak. . Please refer to the photos or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition reports are obtained via email or by phone. Any condition statement given as a courtesy to a client is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn AH shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.