A plan of a new act, relating to the statute-work in scotland.
Edinburgh.
Printed for Charles Elliot, 1773.
First edition.
8vo.
31pp, [1]. Stitched, as issued. Old central vertical fold. Early ownership inscription to foot of title page, a trifle creased, scattered spotting.
A rare survival, in original state, of an anonymous pamphlet supporting the introduction of the 1773 Turnpike Act; specifically, the benefits to road maintenance afforded by introduction of unpaid labour legislation.
'The introduction of turn pikes seemed to awaken the gentlemen from the lethargy in which they had long lain, and raised such a spirit of making and repairing roads, as has proved most beneficial; and of which, however high some of the tolls, from necessity, they may be, I believe every person, from the highest to the lowest who pays them, is now fully sensible, and does it with pleasure, finding his interest in it.'
ESTC records copies at just five locations (BL, Harvard, NLS, Senate House, and Yale).
'The introduction of turn pikes seemed to awaken the gentlemen from the lethargy in which they had long lain, and raised such a spirit of making and repairing roads, as has proved most beneficial; and of which, however high some of the tolls, from necessity, they may be, I believe every person, from the highest to the lowest who pays them, is now fully sensible, and does it with pleasure, finding his interest in it.'
ESTC records copies at just five locations (BL, Harvard, NLS, Senate House, and Yale).
ESTC T84166.
£ 250.00
Antiquates Ref: 33307
