(AMERICAN REVOLUTION PRELUDE) First printings of three of t

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) First printings of three of the Townshend Acts which helped trigger the Revolution. Folio, disbound as 3 pamphlets; minimal dampstaining in upper margins, minimal wear. London, 1767-68

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Includes the parliamentary printings of the three of the five acts generally known as the Townshend Acts, generally known as the Commissioners of Customs Act, the Revenue Act of 1767, and the Indemnity Act. They are more fully named "An Act to Enable His Majesty to Put the Customs, and other Duties, in the British Dominions in America . . . under the Management of Commissioners" (1767, Cap. XLI, pages [561]-566) "An Act for Granting Certain Duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America" (1767, Cap. XLVI, pages [653]-664) "An Act for Taking Off the Inland Duty of One Shilling per Pound Weight upon all Black and Singlo Teas Consumed in Great Britain" (1767, Cap. LVI, pages [861]-870).