1873 Important Decisions Under The Shipping Act Of 1872 & Amendment Of 1873

Description: Important Decisions Under the Shipping Act of June 7, 1872, and the Amendment of January 10, 1873. Printed in New York City by H. Wickham Hore & Co. 1873, 14 pp, 9” x 5.75”, 8vo, softcover pamphlet. In good condition, with original wrapper intact and bound well. Light rubbing and chipping to exterior. Text block remains bound well. Light markings, marginalia and stampings, primarily on front of wrapper. Small cutout affixed at rear regarding employer requirements under the act. 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 Shipping Commissioners Act of 1872, an American law implemented for the United States Merchant Marine. The law sought to crack down in coercive hiring or kidnapping, pay for sailors, and requirements that they be hired and sign contracts in the presence of a federal shipping commissioner. COLPAP-1189

Price: 75 USD

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Binding: Softcover, Wraps

Place of Publication: New York City

Language: English

Region: North America

Publisher: H. Wikham Hore & Co.

Topic: American (US)

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Subject: Americana

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1873