Lot 143: [History] Federalist, English, Canada

A) The Federalists, on the New Constitution, Written in 1788 by Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Madison, and Mr. Jay, with an Appendix containing the letters of Pacificus and Helvidius on the Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793; also the Original Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States. Masters, Smith & Co, Hallowell, Maine, 1857. New Edition, hardcover, 5 3/4" x 9 1/4", leather binding, red leather and gilt label on spine. 496 pp. Boards worn, internally very good condition. B) The Constitutional History of England from the Accession of Henry VII to the Death of George II. Henry Hallam. Harper & Brothers, NY 1857. From the fifth London edition. Original full leather, gilt on black label, top section of leather on spin flaking, boards worn, marbled ages, interior good condition, expected foxing and wear. Advertisements complete. 737pp. Notes on rear endpaper, inscription "Isaac Holburn -- Brown University" on front paper. C) The History of Canada, from its First Discovery to the Present Time, John MacMullen, Esq. Sampson Low & Co., London, J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1869. Second Edition, revised and improved. Attractive 3/4 leather binding, slightly scuffed and worn, otherwise excellent condition. Mottled edges, tightly bound.

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