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(Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay)

The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, as Agreed Upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787. New York: John and Andrew M'Lean, 1788

2 volumes, 12mo. Vol 1: (160 × 102mm). Paper flaw at B1. Full contemporary speckled sheep, edges stained yellow, spine with six compartments, gilt-lettered "FEDERALIST”; upper board detached, lower joint cracked, chipping to spine. Vol 2: (164 x 108). Small marginal repair at a2. Full 19th century half brown morocco, spine with five compartments, gilt-lettered "FEDERALIST," edges stained yellow; neatly rebacked, preserving original spine. Half blue morocco slipcase.