Webster, Noah | Webster on the Constitution

Webster, Noah

An examination into the leading principles of the Federal Constitution proposed by the late convention held at Philadelphia with answers to the principal objections that have been raised against the system. Philadelphia: Prichard and Hall, 1787

8vo (194 x 124 mm). Contemporary ownership signature to title, instance of contemporary marginalia, some foxing, minor browning. Bound to style in three-quarter calf and marbled paper-covered boards, spine with raised bands in six compartments, second of which gilt-lettered, others with repeat decoration in gilt.

Noah Webster's defense of the proposed Constitution. By 1787, Webster had developed a reputation as a political essayist and pamphleteer, and had become acquainted with several of the most influential figures in the new government, most notably Benjamin Franklin and George Washingtom. Webster believed in the merits of the proposed government, and he stumped for its adoption nearly as passionately as he worked for copyright reform. This pamphlet, of all his political writings, garnered him the most fame.

PROVENANCE

Ben D. Zevin (bookplate to front pastedown)

REFERENCE

Celebration of My Country 113; Evans, 20865; Federal Hundred 18; Sabin 102352; Skeel 718