A man, possibly William Cobbett, shows a book inscribed "Age of Reason" to a group of listening figures. Papers and an inkwell stand on a table or lectern inscribed: "Paine's Bones". Two numbered volumes can be seen in an open bookcase behind him. ; Pencil sketch
Note: Preliminary edition by photo-lithography, to be superceded eventually by an engraved edition. Presented by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey through Spencer C. McCorkle, 14 December 1885.
