The Constitution: A Documentary and Narrative History. By Page Smith. Collector’s Edition. Easton Press, saving 1987.

The Constitution: A Documentary saving and Narrative History. By Page Smith. Collector's Edition. Easton Press. Norwalk, 1987.

Page Smith's The Constitution is the preeminent history of the United States Constitution, describing the document's conception and changes through time. Smith, a Purple Heart veteran and history professor, wrote some 20 books on a range of topics that intersect with American culture and political history. The Constitution, first published in 1978, is regarded as his best work. For American historians or collectors, this volume is indispensable.

This is a fine copy bound in full red leather with gilt stamping. Raised bands. Gilt edges. All fine. Bookmark sewn in. The text block is fine. With publisher's original “Notes from History” insert and bookplate attached to front endpaper, but unsigned.

A fine Easton Press Collector's Edition.