[Ohio]. The Ohio Form Book, Containing Precedents for Proceedings Under the Laws of the State of
[Ohio]. The Ohio Form Book, Containing Precedents for Proceedings Under the Laws of the State of Ohio, in Relation to Roads, Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts, Notes, &c. &c. Wheeling, WV: J. Fisher & Son, 1831.
12mo (152 x 83 mm). (Front free endpaper torn away, spotting and dampstaining to text). Original drab boards (lacking upper cover, backstrip detached). Provenance: Robert & C. Hanes (early ownership signature on verso of front blank).
FIRST EDITION, containing specimens of legal documents, and listing place names, as well as early Ohioans. According to Ernest Wessen, this subsequently appeared as the Ohio Pocket Lawyer, or Self-Conveyancer (1831), and went through several editions.
RARE: According to online records, this is the first copy to appear at auction since the Dush sale in 1997. Norona 632.
Property from Bethany College
This lot is located in Chicago.
[Ohio]. The Ohio Form Book, Containing Precedents for Proceedings Under the Laws of the State of Ohio, in Relation to Roads, Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts, Notes, &c. &c. Wheeling, WV: J. Fisher & Son, 1831.
12mo (152 x 83 mm). (Front free endpaper torn away, spotting and dampstaining to text). Original drab boards (lacking upper cover, backstrip detached). Provenance: Robert & C. Hanes (early ownership signature on verso of front blank).
FIRST EDITION, containing specimens of legal documents, and listing place names, as well as early Ohioans. According to Ernest Wessen, this subsequently appeared as the Ohio Pocket Lawyer, or Self-Conveyancer (1831), and went through several editions.
RARE: According to online records, this is the first copy to appear at auction since the Dush sale in 1997. Norona 632.
Property from Bethany College
This lot is located in Chicago.