Autumn 2020 Catalogue

14 American Heroes & Leaders Autumn 2020 “One Of The Fiercest And Most Controversial Men Ever To Serve As President Of The United States” 11. JACKSON, Andrew. Inaugural Address, Delivered… March 4th, 1829. District Court of Massachusetts, 1836. Small broadside, original white glossy card stock (5 by 6-1/2 inches). $1100. Click for more info 1836 commemorative printing of Jackson’s first inaugural address that was delivered March 4, 1829, this issued the year Jackson retired from the presidency, handsomely printed on glossy card stock (5 by 6-1/2 inches) with small engraved vignette of Jackson and facsimile of his signature, with a decorative border. “Andrew Jackson was one of the fiercest and most controversial men ever to serve as president of the United States” (Wilentz, 2). In 1827 “Old Hickory” successfully gained the presidency with “a stunning popular and electoral victory over [John Quincy] Adams… Jackson remains one of the most important spokesmen for majoritarian rule in this country” (ANB). Contemporary owner inscription to verso. Trace of early mounting to corners of card verso. Text and image fresh with only lightest soiling at edges. A near-fine copy.