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Title: Thoughts upon the political situation of the United States of America, in which that of Massachusetts is more particularly considered; with some observations on the constitution for a federal government, addressed to the people of the union Author: [Jackson, Jonathan] Place: Worcester, Mass. Publisher: Isaiah Thomas Date: 1788 Description: 209 pp. (8vo) 1.2x12.5 cm (8¼x5"), modern half morocco & marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt with gilt-tooled raised bands. First Edition. With inscription in ink at top of title-page: "The gift of the Author [to] S. Atkins, 1788," the "to" mostly trimmed off when rebound. An anonymous work, usually attributed to Jonathan Jackson but felt by some to be by George R. Minot or James Sullivan. Whoever the author is, his anonymity is understandable, as he opposes many of the most cherished tenets of the founding fathers. He is in favor of a standing army, and expresses wariness of democracy, feeling that government should be in the hands of a few capable professional politicians, as in Europe. His faith in this reasonable arrangement was perhaps shaken by the outbreak of the French Revolution a year after this work was penned. Scarce - only two copies are listed as having sold at auction since 1975, per American Book Prices Current. Sabin 35441; Howes J23. Lot Amendments Condition: Some darkening and minor soiling within; very good in fine modern binding. Item number: 274388