REVOLUTIONARY WAR CONNECTICUT ACTS & LAWS NOVEMBER 1776 RARE COLONIAL IMPRINT
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An original individual printing of "ACTS AND LAWS" passed by the legislature of the State of Connecticut, meeting in Hartford, November 19, 1776, shortly after the beginning of the Revolutionary War......This group of laws deal with preventing price gouging on food and labor by establishing prices for many of the "necessaries and conveniences" of life. A second law extends the time for taking the oath of allegiance to the new government.....These laws were individually printed for each... day of the legislative session and sent to the various Town Clerks in the State to be posted by them in a public place or inserted into a larger volume that would be bound for future use by each Town. These laws were printed by TIMOTHY GREEN of New London, and carry his imprint on the second page.....TIMOTHY GREEN [1737-1796] came from a family of printers. He was a staunch patriot during the Revolutionary War, and printed laws, as well as currency, newspapers, and the proceedings of the Continental Congress. His print shop survived the burning of New London by the British in 1781 near the end of the war......Two pages as issued, disbound, size 7 1/2" x 11 3/4", early rag paper, folds, some loss of paper on edges affecting several letters, good condition, a rare survivor [see scans], ........Guaranteed original........$7.50 priority mail shipping Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking........
