With the autographs of 70 Rhode Island legislators
Civil government of Rhode Island. Joint rules and orders, and rules and orders, committees, &c., of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the political year 1881-82
N.p., n.d. [likely Providence: 1881]. 12mo, pp. 36; straight-grain black limp morocco with gilt-ruled sides, "Royal C. Taft" in gilt central on the upper cover; near fine throughout. With ruled blank sheets for "Memoranda" bound in at end, and containing the signatures of Gov. Alfred H. Littlefield, Lt. Governor Henry H. Fay (both dated 1882), plus the signatures of approximately 70 other Rhode Island legislators from the House and Senate, on 11 pages, most with place of residence. Taft, a Representative from Providence, has signed the list along with his colleagues. He was elected Governor in 1888. A manuscript list of names (prospects?), most with check marks, probably in Taft's hand, is laid in. A choice memento of the 1881-82 Rhode Island legislative session. Item #56021
Price: $275.00
