Washington, D.C.

Acts of the Corporation of the City of Washington, Passed by the First [-Seventh] Council. To which is prefixed the Act of Incorporation. Washington: Printed by A. and G. Way, 1803 [–1809]

7 works in one volume, 8vo (210 x 127 mm). First Council: fore-edge of title-page frayed, strong browning in quires A-B and D. Second Council: quire B browned. Third Council: Text offset to title-page, some text browning, strong scattered foxing in quires 5–6. Fifth Council: some text toning, especially pronounced in quires 4–5. Sixth Council: scattered spotting in quire 3. Seventh Council: browning at the end. 💖A꧋ntique quarter calf over blue holland boards. 

The first seven of the fifteen annual reports of the founding acts of Washington, D. C., establishing roads and infrastructure, taxation, relief for the poor, and various rules and regulations for the new capital. A detailed collection of material invaluable for an u𝕴nderstanding of the development of the newly founded city.

REFERENCE:

Sha🀅w & Shoemaker 5537; 7698; 9688; 11797; 14158; 16662; 19145

PROVENANCE:

New York Pub💮lic Library 🧸(duplicate stamp on verso of First Council title-page)