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Lot 255: 1776 Book of New Jersey Acts

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Lot  255: 1776 Book of New Jersey Acts
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1776 Book of New Jersey Acts Printed by Isaac Collins</b>

<b>1776 Book, “Acts of the General Assembly of the Province of New Jersey.”</b>
Published by Samuel Allison, printed by Isaac Collins, “Printer to the King,” of Burlington. Covering the period from 1702 to 1776, 13.5” x 9”, 493 pages plus Appendix, Tables and Index, Fine or better overall. A wonderful insight into the earliest years of the rule of law in the Americas. This volume is well worn, but never judge a book solely by its cover. Inside pages have been signed “John Hopper His Book 1795,” with several practice flourishes of the pen by Mr. Hopper on the cover and inside. Folio, contemporary sheep, needs rebinding, as the spine is cracked and missing a piece, and the front cover is barely hanging on. There is dampstaining to the lower portion of gutter margin at end of volume, causing some loss to text on about 25 leaves. Still, this is an important historical document from New Jersey’s history and a great read.