1787 United States Constitution
 
The Gentleman's Magazine: and Historical Chronicle, Volume 57 (1787)
Sylvanus Urban (pseudonym of Edward Cave)
Printed by John Nichols for David Henry
London
Two volumes, 8vo
Full contemporary calf with gilt embellishments; some rubbing, occasional spotting, and toning throughout
Lowndes, 876; Sabin 26954

This edition is one of the earliest English printings of the United States Constitution, appearing in the November and December 1787 issues of The Gentleman's Magazine. Founded in 1731 by Edward Cave, this publication was the first to use the term "magazine" and notably influenced Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine. During the release of the November 1787 issue, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were in London for diplomatic missions. The absence of a bill of rights in this edition led Adams to question Jefferson about a Declaration of Rights. The only other non-American printing of the Constitution from 1787 is credited to John Debrett in London.