I have these two books that are titled "Vol.I The Federalist".

Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX my apologies for the delay...holiday time and kids coming home, so have been very busy with family...hope you understand.

This very famous set of books was first published in the late 18th century and have been republished many, many times. Up until the early 1920s, reprints were routinely printed and generally given out to all new incoming members of Congress as the basic theme of the series is the core of the American political structure and belief.

When you see rough cut edges, it is generally an indication that the books simply did not get cut cleanly prior to shipment from the publisher, not uncommon even today although far more common in the late 19th and early 20th century. Intentionally blank pages are ubiquitous in technical and instructional manuals, directories, and other large, mass-produced volumes of text. The contents of manuals produced by a given product's vendor are often compiled from generic instructions suitable for a variety of products, with additional instructions or chapters included for the specific product or model in question. This automation of manual-generation leads to intentionally blank pages required to fit the requirements for mass printing. The blanks are also intentional, as you stated, so notes can be jotted down easily in sessions or discussions of specific themes.

At present, the typical retail for a set in average condition ranges from $550 to $750 in most markets for late editions such as yours.

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