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[NEWSPAPERS]. [HAMILTON, Alexander (1755-1804), subject]. The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. Philadelphia: Aug. 6 - Aug. 8, 1788.

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[NEWSPAPERS]. [HAMILTON, Alexander (ca. 1755-1804), subject]. The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. Philadelphia: Aug. 6 - Aug. 8, 1788. Nos. 2967-2969. Three issues. 4pps. Approximately 18.5 X 11.5". THREE ISSUES WITH ARTICLES ON ALEXANDER HAMILTON AND THE RATIFICATION OF THE US CONSTITUTION. The first two volumes describe in detail the celebratory Federal Procession which occurred in New York on July 23, demonstrating "the animated joy of the citizens of New York upon finding the Federal Constitution of Government ratified..." 

Condition

Toning and soiling; Aug. 7 issue with dampstains at extremities and bent lower left corner. Aug. 8 issue separating at upper corner. Gutters with small holes from possible disbinding. All with one horizontal and one vertical crease. Very good. 

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