An Ordinance Organizing the Departments of the Municipal Government of the City of New York, and Prescribing Their Powers and Duties
New York: 1849. Decorative Cloth. The uncommon 1849 1st edition of this significant contribution to the history of 19th century New York, specifically to the establishment and running of its municipal government. Clean, well-preserved and VG+ in its chocolate-brown cloth, with intricate blindstamping and bright gilt-titling and design along the panels. A touch of light spotting, one thin streak and a former owner name ("Martin E. Thompson Esq.") printed --presumably at a later date-- across the front panel. Internally, very sharp, with no writing or markings to speak of. Octavo, 210 pgs. Part I: "Of the Legislative Department"; Part II: "Of the Executive Departments"; and Part III: "Miscellaneous Provisions Respecting the Executive Departments of the Corporation, and Their Officers" Very Good +. Item #21605
Price: $500.00