Abstract of the Answers and Returns Pursuant to an Act Passed in the Forty-First Year of His Majesty King George III

[John Rickman]

Verlag: UK Parliament for His Majesty King George III 1801-02, London, 1801

Beschreibung

A scarce report of the first census taken in England, Wales, and Scotland, the first edition published in 1801 and 1802. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards. Presenting the a report of the first census taken in the England, Wales, and Scotland, published for King George III in 1801 and 1802.The first English census was taken in response to an act drafted by English public servant and statesman John Rickman titled 'An Act for taking an Account of the Population of Great Britain, and the Increase or Diminution thereof'.Containing Part I (England and Wales) and Part II (Scotland).A highly important work, providing the first national decennial census, a scarce work.This copy was previously housed in the Nottingham Public Libraries, and contains the usual library stickers and stamps throughout, including to the front pastedown, free-endpaper, verso of the title page, and to the odd page throughout. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, shelf wear to the boards and rubbing to the joints and extremities. Front board is detached but present. Containing library stickers and stamps throughout, including to the front pastedown, free-endpaper, verso of the title page, and to the odd page throughout. Internally, front hinge has failed. Rear joint is tender. Remaining binding is firm. A few spots to the pastedowns and free-endpapers, but otherwise pages are bright and clean, especially considering the age of the work. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 804J2

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Abstract of the Answers and Returns Pursuant...

Verlag: UK Parliament for His Majesty King George III 1801-02, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1801

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good Only

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book