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1813 An abstract of such parts of the Acts of Parliament of 'The guardians of the standard of wrought plate, within the towns of Sheffield and Birmingham,' as particularly relate to the silversmiths and plate-workers in the said town of Birmingham,
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An Important Work, First Edition, Scarce
The first edition of this work. This work looks at the acts of parliament regarding hallmarking so as to protect the public against fraud and to protect the trader against unfair competition. There are explanations to this work of how these acts relate to Birmingham, or within twenty miles thereof. This pamphlet is aimed at the silversmiths and plate workers, for their better understanding of the rules and regulations. A scarce work, with only one on jisc, held at the University of Birmingham.
Condition
In marbled wraps. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing and fading to the extremities. Light creasing to the corners. Internally, firmly bound. Minor offsetting to the endpapers. Pages are generally bright, with just the odd spot.
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