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Acts of Parliament
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A collection of 24 Acts of Parliament, 1764, 1766, 1767, 1770, 1771, 1773, 1775-1783, (all ca. 12 x 7 ¾ in.; 310 x 195 mm), 3 bound in red buckram, the remainder disbound, 7 lacking title-pages, one title-page missing. Acts include the Issuance of Paper Money (1770), Nullification of Colonial Currency (1773), Stamp Tax (1776), Trade Prohibition Act (1776), Authorization of Privateers (1777), Restrictions on the Conveyance of Sugar (1778), Repeal of the Tea Act and Repeal of the Massachusetts Charter (1778). Together with: A Proclamation for a General Fast [by the King]. London: Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1779. Broadside (15 ¾ x 12 ½ in.; 400 x 320 mm); browned, fold tear the length of the document strengthened, a few short tears.
A detailed list is available upon request from the department.
A detailed list is available upon request from the department.
Condition
A collection of 24 Acts of Parliament, 1764, 1766, 1767, 1770, 1771, 1773, 1775-1783, (all ca. 12 x 7 ¾ in.; 310 x 195 mm), 3 bound in red buckram, the remainder disbound, 7 lacking title-pages, one title-page missing. Acts include the Issuance of Paper Money (1770), Nullification of Colonial Currency (1773), Stamp Tax (1776), Trade Prohibition Act (1776), Authorization of Privateers (1777), Restrictions on the Conveyance of Sugar (1778), Repeal of the Tea Act and Repeal of the Massachusetts Charter (1778). Together with: A Proclamation for a General Fast [by the King]. London: Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1779. Broadside (15 ¾ x 12 ½ in.; 400 x 320 mm); browned, fold tear the length of the document strengthened, a few short tears.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.