John Adams Volume I 1735-1784 and Volume II 1784-1826

John Adams Volume I 1735-1784 and Volume II 1784-1826 by Page Smith. Published by Doubleday & Co Inc, Garden City, NY, 1962. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Slipcase. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall) 1170 Pgs. LCCN 63-7188. This is the first biography of John Adams to be written since the great treasury of his papers and letters became available to scholars. Adams was one of the saltiest and most perceptive diarists and letterwriters in our history and these volumes illuminate the character of a man who was, even in his lifetime, a symbol of New England and America. Both volumes in Nr Fine condition, vol I DJ has tear at top of spine, vol II DJ scratched on spine. Slipcase has edge wear mainly at opening, slight discoloring around outside edge. Overall books and sleeve in excellent condition. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8368.