[Drop-head title:] An Act to continue several Acts therein mentioned for preventing frauds committed by bankrupts; for encouraging the silk manufactures of this kingdom; for preventing the clandestine running of goods; for making copper ore of the British plantations an enumerated commodity; and for explaining and amending a late Act for more effectual punishment of such, as shall wilfully burn or destroy ships.
London.
Printed by John Basket, 1725.
Folio.
[2], 485-487pp, [1]. Disbound. A trifle creased.
A rare survival of a Georgian act (both continuing and amending earlier legislation) variously relating to fraudulent behaviour of bankrupts, punishments for the smuggling of goods and the destruction of ships, and for emending regulations concerning the production of copper ore in British plantations.
ESTC records two copies in the British Isles (RSF and Senate House), and a further five in North America (California, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, and UTS).
ESTC records two copies in the British Isles (RSF and Senate House), and a further five in North America (California, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, and UTS).
ESTC N50480.
£ 100.00
Antiquates Ref: 24237
