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Dred Scott Decision, First Printing

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Dred Scott case became such a hot political topic in 1857 that special printings of the decision were issued to satisfy public demand. This rare first-edition contains the full text of each Supreme Court Justice's opinion.

2007-01.1

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  • Title: Dred Scott Decision, First Printing
  • Date Created: 1857
  • Original Source: National Constitution Center
  • Rights: National Constitution Center Collection
National Constitution Center

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