Nov 29, 2001 - Sale 1916

Sale 1916 - Lot 130

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Estimate: $ 100 - $ 150
HILLHOUSE, JAMES. Propositions for Amending the Constitution of the United States.<> 31 pages. 8vo, stitched self-wrappers; minor dampstaining; uncut and unopened. Sabin 31883. New Haven, 1808

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The second edition, revised of Hillhouse's failed constitutional amendment to elect the President by a lottery in the Senate by drawing balls out of a box. The Senator who draws the colored ball wins. No voting, no chad, no law suits.<