REPORT AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS OF THE VIRGINIA COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO ASCERTAIN THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA

Richmond: R. F. Walker, 1873. Original Sewn Wrappers. Very Good binding. Item #7173

Octavo. 146, [2 (blanl)], 314, [2 (blank)] pp. As issued, stitched into self wrappers. Later tasteful manuscript label affixed to the spine; top edge trimmed, rest untrimmed. A solid copy with staining to the first and last leaves, internally generally clean and fresh; some dog-eared pages.

Remarkably uncommon in the trade, this report with inclusions by both the Virginia and Maryland Commissions as well an abundance of historical documentation relating to a centuries long debate over the boundary between the two states as relating to the Potomac River and out to the Eastern Shore. As Henry A. Wise writes in his prefatory remarks, "The difference of boundary embraces eminent domain of great value, and the commissioners of the two states are earnestly endeavoring to agree upon a fair and liberal compromise" p.3.

Price: $200.00