“An Act to explain and amend an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, instituled, An Act for repealing an Act, made in the Twenty-Second Year of His present Majesty, intituled, “An Act for charging a Stamp-duty upon Inland Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and other Notes, payable otherwise than upon Demand;” and for branding new Stamp-duties on Bills of Exchange, Promissory and other Notes; and also Stamp-Duties on Receipts; and for indemnifying all Persons who have written or signed and Bill of Exchange, Promissory or other NOte, or any Receipt, not stamped according to Law.” Circa 1783 as estimated by side notation. 9 pp. 12” x 7.5”. Disbound segment.

As-is, with pages partially detached from each other on bottom. Light instances of leather remnants from spine. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce piece of late 18th Century British legal history from the reign of King George III, with this law removed from a larger contemporary legal volume. A great piece for restoration and binding.

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