
1826 "The Federalist, on the New Constitution" — An extraordinary bound volume
Updated at 9:15 pm: This has been sold. The Library of Congress considers The Federalist "the most important work on statecraft and political theory ever written by Americans.” Our bound volume, 582 pages in length and published in 1826, includes all 85 publications and several important additions. The full title: THE FEDERALIST, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 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, with the Amendments Made Thereto. Continuing: A new edition, the numbers written by Mr. Madison and corrected by himself. Ours is in very good condition and will make an important addition—a foundational addition—to your library of the history and historic documents of the United States of America. — Lee Wright | Founder The Library of Congress, describing the way i