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Connecticut.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- An account of the number of inhabitants, in the colony of Connecticut, January 1, 1774: together with an account of the number of inhabitants, taken January 1, 1756. Published by order of the General Assembly. Hartford: Ebenezer Watson, 1774
First edition, small oblong folio, 4to (195 x 310mm.), 9 leaves printed on rectos only, title within decorative typographic border, nineteenth-century morocco-backed boards, minor marginal wear
Literature
Evans 13206; Sabin 15631
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This rare and fascinating demographic study of Connecticut was perhaps undertaken with an eye to military manpower in the event of open warfare. The population is broken down by age, gender, and race (giving population figures for Native and African Americans).