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Subject: Politics, Tariff Debates, Americana.Year Printed: 1888.Binding: Softcover/Pamphlet.Language: English.Pages: 32 pages.
Original 1888 Congressional Record pamphlet featuring the historic "Free Wool" speech delivered by Democratic Congressman William M. Springer of Illinois on Thursday, July 19, 1888.
This 32-page softbound document offers a fascinating first-hand look into the fierce protectionism vs. free trade debates that defined the late-19th-century United States economic landscape and the 1888 presidential election. Congressman Springer outlines the political and economic arguments against high tariffs on raw materials, advocating for the removal of duties on wool to help everyday consumers and manufacturers. Product Details:
Author: Representative William M. Springer (Illinois).Date of Speech: July 19, 1888.Format: Unbound/Softcover pamphlet, 32 pages.Dimensions: Standard 19th-century Congressional publication size.
This 138-year-old pamphlet is in very nice, well-preserved condition for its age. The 32 pages are completely intact, securely bound, and free from any major tears, heavy staining, or brittle edges. It shows only the lightest expected age-toning and very minor handling wear along the spine. This is a clean, collector-grade example of late-19th-century political ephemera.
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