1831. · Knoxville
by Haywood, John: Cobbs, Robert L.
Knoxville, 1831.. Two volumes. 4,458,xlvi; 230,xv pp. Original calf, boards ruled in blind, gilt leather labels. Hinges cracked but holding. Spine leather cracking, boards somewhat scuffed. Contemporary ownership inscriptions on front free endpaper and titlepage of volume one. Moderate tanning and foxing. Good, in unsophisticated condition. The final work of Tennessee lawyer and historian John Haywood, completed after his 1825 death by Robert Cobbs. The compilation is organized by subject, with applicable portions of various laws selected for each heading. "Volume Two includes Land Laws and Indian Treaties. The original bindings of this two volume set differ, although showing the same date of publication" - Allen. ALLEN 922. ALLEN MORE RARITIES 341. AII (TENNESSEE) 444, 445.
(Inventory #: WRCAM53629)