Background: Collinson Read was a Philadelphia based lawyer in Pennsylvania, who served as a presidential elector when George Washington was first elected President. He also compiled an early Digest of the Laws of Pennsylvania in 1801.

Octavo, [iv], cxv, [5], 135, [9]. In Very Good minus condition. Rebound in quarter leather with marbled boards. Spine lightly cocked, with minimal wear to corners. Text-block show moderate age-toning to edges, and light age-toning and minor occasional foxing to page interiors. Ownership signature of Collinson Read appears on the title-page. RW Consignment. Shelved in Case 7.