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MADISON, James. The Papers of James Madison. Henry D. Gilpin, ed. New York: J. & H. G. Langley, 1841.
3 volumes, 8° (title-pages foxed, light spotting throughout). Original calf boards, spine in five compartments, gilt on black morocco labels (rubbed, chipped at heads of spines). Provenance: C. Comstock (signature on front fly leaves).
FIRST EDITION. In addition to his correspondence, these volumes print the text of Jefferson’s manuscript (which he gifted to Madison) summarizing the Independence debate in the Continental Congress in 1776, and the text of original draft of the Declaration with Congress’s alterations and expurgations. Volumes II and II print Madison’s own great contribution to the historical record: his notes on the Debates of the Federal Convention in 1787.
3 volumes, 8° (title-pages foxed, light spotting throughout). Original calf boards, spine in five compartments, gilt on black morocco labels (rubbed, chipped at heads of spines). Provenance: C. Comstock (signature on front fly leaves).
FIRST EDITION. In addition to his correspondence, these volumes print the text of Jefferson’s manuscript (which he gifted to Madison) summarizing the Independence debate in the Continental Congress in 1776, and the text of original draft of the Declaration with Congress’s alterations and expurgations. Volumes II and II print Madison’s own great contribution to the historical record: his notes on the Debates of the Federal Convention in 1787.