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We expect that we will be down through March and hope to resume sending our weekly e-catalogues in April. At that time we will be open “by appointment only”. Until then our books will not be for sale. In the meantime, you can contact us by email at nick@blackswanbooks.com.
![Item #296571 [LAW] [COLONIAL VIRGINIA] AN ABRIDGMENT OF THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA, COMPILED IN 1694. Philip Ludwell.](https://www.blackswanbooks.com/pictures/medium/296571.jpg?v=1673478041)
[LAW] [COLONIAL VIRGINIA] AN ABRIDGMENT OF THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA, COMPILED IN 1694.
Richmond, Va. House of the Society, 1903.
Original Wrappers. Small quarto; in the publisher’s printed gray wrappers; [1], 2-78 pages; the pages are unopened; the front wrapper has a closed tear of about 3”; there are no marks in the book.~~An uncommon compilation by Philip Ludwell, who had several important roles in the colonies -- governor of North Carolina; governor of South Caroina, Council Member, secretary of state, and speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia. He was a chief aide to Governor Berkeley during Bacon’s Rebellion.
Good binding.
Item #296571
Price: $75.00
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