US Constitutional Law
About This Collection
A collection of early books on the US Constitution, including early American and French commentaries. Notable titles include first editions of New Views of the Constitution of the United States by John Taylor and A Brief Enquiry Into the True Nature and Character of Our Federal Government by Abel Parker Upshur, along with a first Dublin edition of Remarks Concerning the Government and the Laws of the United States of America by the Abbé de Mably.
The specific rare books listed here are constantly changing as we sell and acquire new material, so please check back often and contact us if you’re interested in a title you do not currently see on this page.
Collection Highlights
About Second Story Books
Second Story Books, an ABAA/ILAB member, is Washington, DC’s oldest used and rare bookstore and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Internationally known for its fine selection of antiquarian and out-of-print titles and collections, Second Story Books also provides appraisals for institutions and individuals.
