Lot 216
Laws of the State of New-York, 1789. "Comprising The Constitution, and the Acts of the Legislature since the Revolution, From the First to the Twelfth Session, inclusive." Two volumes bound as one. New York: printed by, 1789. Hugh Gain. Oversized volume, 15½ x 10¾ x 2½". Over 800 pages, plus appendix and index. Includes many legislative acts during the Revolution, such as "Act for completing the five continental battalions raised under the direction of this state, passed 1st April 1778," as well as acts for lotteries, regulating the militia, preventing the spreading of small pox, dealing with deserters, etc. Pen inscribed on blaank front page "The Town of Rochester Laws." Original calf leather boards showing normal age wear, with some splitting on spine ends. Front cover glue repair to spine with paper reinforcement on title page and front inside cover. Light water spotting on title page; majority of interior is bright and clean. Vol. Two back index page with some paper loss. Weighs hefty 8½ pounds. A terrific history of New York under Governor George Clinton.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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