HAMILTON, Alexander (1757-1804). The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Comprising His Most Important Official Reports; An Improved Edition of the Federalist, on the New Constitution, written in 1788; and Pacificus, on the Proclamation of Neutrality, Written in 1793. New York: Williams & Whiting, 1810. 3 volumes, 8vo (193 x 110 mm). (Lacking engraved portraits of Hamilton, Jay and Madison, some browning or minor spotting.) Contemporary calf, smooth spines gilt, red morocco lettering-pieces gilt (Vol. I p. 325 misbound, some minor rubbing, a few hinges starting); morocco folding case. Provenance: B. Taft Jr. (signatures in pencil). FIRST EDITION of this collection of official reports, including the sixth edition of The Federalist Papers. The work was edited by John Wells, and incorporates changes based on Hamilton's notes from his own copy of The Federalist; the names of the authors are appended to each essay. See Howes H-114; Sabin 29987.