Papers relative to Codification and Public Instruction: including Correspondence with the Russian Emperor, and divers constituted Authorities in the United States. [With:] Supplement to Papers relative to Codification and Public Instruction:including Correspondence with the Russian Emperor, and divers constituted Authorities in the American United States.
London: Printed by J. M'Creery and sold by Payne and Foss, and R. Hunter, 1817.
First editions. [4], 112; [4], 171pp. 8vo. Later paper-backed boards. Armorial bookplate and blindstamp on title (Lansdowne) Chuo P5.1 and P5.2; Everett, p. 540; Sabin 4768 and 4769; not in Goldsmiths'. Item #334880
The Papers mark the beginnings of Bentham's work on his Constitutional Code. The work consists principally of letters from Bentham, written from 1811 to 1815, many concerning America and Russia, including correspondence with James Madison.
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