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: printed and sold by J. and A. M'Lean 1788. 2 vols., 12mo, olive-gray morocco, spine in six compartments, turn-ins gilt, g.e., by Alfred Matthews, cloth-covered chemise and slipcase by James MacDonald, upper covers detaching, lower joints and extremities worn, vol. 2 lacking a1 blank. FIRST EDITION, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. Church 1230; Evans 21127; Howes H114; Sabin 23979; Streeter sale 2:1049; Grolier/American 19; PMM 234. | Christie's

Lot 60

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: printed and sold by J. and A. M'Lean 1788. 2 vols., 12mo, olive-gray morocco, spine in six compartments, turn-ins gilt, g.e., by Alfred Matthews, cloth-covered chemise and slipcase by James MacDonald, upper covers detaching, lower joints and extremities worn, vol. 2 lacking a1 blank. FIRST EDITION, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. Church 1230; Evans 21127; Howes H114; Sabin 23979; Streeter sale 2:1049; Grolier/American 19; PMM 234.

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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: printed and sold by J. and A. M'Lean 1788. 2 vols., 12mo, olive-gray morocco, spine in six compartments, turn-ins gilt, g.e., by Alfred Matthews, cloth-covered chemise and slipcase by James MacDonald, upper covers detaching, lower joints and extremities worn, vol. 2 lacking a1 blank. FIRST EDITION, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. Church 1230; Evans 21127; Howes H114; Sabin 23979; Streeter sale 2:1049; Grolier/American 19; PMM 234.

Provenance: Jacob Radcliff, early ownership inscription on vol. I title-page; Harry J. Sonneborn (sale, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 5 June 1980, lot 153). (2)