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Observations on the Commutation Project 1786

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Observations on the Commutation Project 1786

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Observations on the Commutation Project by Thomas Bates Rous, Esq. Printed by J. Jarvis, 1786. Sewn self-wrappers, as issued. Half-title leaf, 26 pp., uncut. Manuscript corrections throughout. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books. We gladly combine shipping on all purchases for this auction. We will ship all items in-house for this auction and offer a variety of shipping options but will not ship via USPS Media Mail.