Description: Arguments of the Defendants’Counsel and Judgement of the Supreme Court, U.S., January Term, 1844, to Which is Added the Will of Stephen Girard. Printed in Philadelphia by J. Crissy. 1840, 307 pp, 9.25” x 6”, 8vo, hardcover rebacked cloth. In good rebacked condition, with cloth spine restored. Wear to edges and corners of boards. Some strengthening and restoration to hinges. Text block remains nicely bound. Inscribed to Thomas P. Cope at front, along with modern markings and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece concerning the estate of American philanthropist Stephen Girard (1750-1831), who at the time of his death was the richest man in the United States. His will, which called for his estate to mostly be given to charitable purposes in Philadelphia, was contested by his relatives in France and was ultimately decided in favor of the city by the Supreme Court. Copy given to Thomas P. Cope, the president of the Board of Commissioners of the Girard Estate. COLU1844BJKB-0224-aj1112
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Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Inscribed
Region: North America
Publisher: J. Crissy
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1844
