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The Prussian Constitution and the Patent of February 3, 1847.…

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Gervinus,G.G. The Prussian Constitution and the Patent of February 3, 1847. Mannheim, Bassermann 1847. 127 pp. Laid. OU. Coll. Friedlaender 106, Houben II, 251, first edition. - The pamphlet was confiscated immediately after publication. In it Gervinus advocates a new constitution, but warns against a revolution, which in his opinion need not occur. - Wide-margined copy.

1798

Gervinus,G.G. The Prussian Constitution and the Patent of February 3, 1847. Mannheim, Bassermann 1847. 127 pp. Laid. OU. Coll. Friedlaender 106, Houben II, 251, first edition. - The pamphlet was confiscated immediately after publication. In it Gervinus advocates a new constitution, but warns against a revolution, which in his opinion need not occur. - Wide-margined copy.

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