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Lot 364A
Sale 1241 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Nov 10, 2023
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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AMES, Fisher (1758-1808). The Speech of Mr. Ames in the House of Representatives of the United States...on Thursday, April 28, 1796. Philadelphia: John Fenno, 1796.
8vo (193 x 118 mm). Half-title. (Some spotting.) Modern brown paper wrappers. Provenance: Horatio Townsend (cropped signature on title-page).
Second edition of Ames's famous Federalist oration. "Fisher Ames was one of the most distinguished thinkers of the Federalist party and a staunch supporter of Hamilton on the floor of the House. During the critical debate on Jay's Treaty, his great speech ultimately carried the day in a close vote" (Federal). ESTC W3540; Evans 29985; see Federal Hundred 55; Sabin 1302.
Property from the Collection of Kay Michael Kramer
This lot is located in Chicago.