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- AN ACT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION OF THE POOR OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL; And For Altering The Mode Of Assessing The Rates For The Relief Of The Poor, And Certain Rates Authorized To Be Raised And Levied Within The Said City By Certain Acts
AN ACT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION OF THE POOR OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL; And For Altering The Mode Of Assessing The Rates For The Relief Of The Poor, And Certain Rates Authorized To Be Raised And Levied Within The Said City By Certain Acts
| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Jacket Condition | No Jacket |
| Binding | Hardcover - 141 pages |
| Published | Albion Press/ Wansborough And Saunders, Bristol 1824 |
| Our Ref # | 105749 |
Description
Bristol imprint of parliamentary act, which received the royal assent on 15th May 1822. Complete with title page, often missing in compilation volumes. Neat signature to top of this. Fascinating slice of local social history. Index errata slip tipped in to rear. Minor spotting/marking, but all in general VG internal order. Some paste residue to l/h of title. In fairly crude and probably contemporary binding, being plain card boards, well worn and with some later internal repairs. Script to front pastedown, largely now illegible. 'Bristol Poor Act 1824' in ink to front board. Spine held with strip of marbled paper. 8vo. 141pp
£65.00
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