The Statutes At Large; Being a Collection of all the Laws of Virginia from the First Session of the Legislature in 1619. (13 volume set) de Hening, William Waller - 1823-01-01

R. & W. & G. Bartow,, 1823-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 3/4 19-century burgundy morocco binding. Gilt ruled. Uniformly bound. 2 boards detached, bindings very good besides. Spine tail of Vol. 7 chipped. Light to moderate foxing. Imprint varies (as called for): v. 1-2: New York, 1823; v. 3: Philadelphia, 1823; v. 4: Richmond, 1820; v. 5-12: Richmond, 1819-23; v. 13: Philadelphia, 1823. Each volume contains a list of governors of Virginia during the period comprised in the volume. Sabin 31339. <br>An important work on the legal evolution of colonial and early republican Virginia. <br><br>Contents: I. Resolution of the Convention of Virginia, authorising their delegates in Congress to declare American independence. Constitution of the United States. Declaration of Independence. Articles of Confederation. Declaration of Rights of Virginia. Constitution of Virginia. Ancient charters relating to the first settlement of Virginia. Commission to Sir Francis Wyatt (July 24th, 1621) Instructions to Governor Wyatt (July 24th, 1621) Acts of assembly, 1619-1649. Articles at the surrender of the country, &c. Acts of assembly, 1652-1660 -- <br>II. 1660-1682. Historical documents from 1660 to 1682 --<br>III. 1684-1710. Historical documents from 1682 to 1710 --<br>IV. 1711-1736 --<br>V. 1738-1748 --<br>VI. 1748-1755 --<br>VII. 1756-1763. Proclamations of 1754, and 1763 --<br>VIII. 1764-1773 --<br>IX. 1775-1778 --<br>X. 1779-1781. Resolutions and state papers from 1779 to 1781 --<br>XI. 1782-1784. Resolutions and state papers from 1782 to 1784 --<br>XII. 1785-1788 --<br>XIII. 1789-1792.