16mo. 119, [1] pp. Woodcut-engraved frontisp., & text printed on blue-tinted paper. Quarter-black calf over light blue boards (some wear, rubbing, minor soiling), still VG- copy, w/ signature of James Work, Halifax, VT, 1836 on ffep. Early edition of this famed group of Colonial American laws. The woodcut frontispiece is particularly nice of a constable arresting a colonist for chewing tobacco.

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The code of 1650, being a compilation of the earliest laws and orders of the General Court of Connecticut; also, the constitution, or ivil compact entered into and adopted by the Towns of Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield in 1638-9. To which is added some extracts from the laws and juducial proceedings of New-Haven colony commonly called Blue Laws.

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Judd, Loomis & Co.,, Hartford:

Publication Date

1836

Binding

Hardcover

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Zephyr Used & Rare Books
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All books are in fine condition unless otherwise stated. Postage will be added to all shipments. Because
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