• Notes on the State of Virginia. A New Edition, Prepared by the Author, Containing Notes and Plates Never Before Published. Richmond, Va: J.W. Randolph, 1853.
• One of only 1000 copies! Notes on the State of Virginia" was the only full-length book by Thomas Jefferson published during his lifetime. In this influential work—the only full-length book that Jefferson published during his lifetime—the founding father expresses his beliefs in the separation of church and state, constitutional government, checks and balances, individual liberties, and the institution of slavery.

"Best edition, with additions, including author's corrections intended for an edition never published." Howes J-78. "Jefferson made numerous corrections and changes in the 'Notes' during his lifetime in anticipation of issuing a new edition. He recorded these changes in his copy of the London, 1787 edition and from this copy the present edition was prepared." Verner 1853. Sabin 35908.

8vo (226 x 142 mm). Folding frontispiece map, 4 single-page maps and folding table. Section of map reinforced, a few small tears to folds, light foxing to first and last few leaves. Publisher's cloth; covers lightly rubbed, spine sunned and spotted. Quarter morocco slip-case. An extremely good copy well preserved in custom slipcase. Book #B2501. $3000. 

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