The American Reports: Containing All Decisions of General Interest Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States, with Notes and References

This hardcover volume shows considerable wear, with scuffing and fading on the spine and cover. The binding remains intact, though the edges are worn. There is no dust jacket. Inside, the pages are age-toned with some foxing, typical of a book from this period. An inscription from J. Mann, Attorney-at-Law, is present, adding historical interest.

"The American Reports: Containing All Decisions of General Interest Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States, Vol. XVI" is a comprehensive legal reference compiled by Isaac Grant Thompson. Published in 1876 by John D. Parsons, Jr., in Albany, this volume is a significant historical document that captures pivotal court decisions from various states, including Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine. This particular edition is an invaluable resource for legal historians and collectors interested in the evolution of American jurisprudence. The book is bound in a sturdy hardcover, though it shows signs of wear consistent with its age. Notably, it contains an inscription from J. Mann, Attorney-at-Law, offering a unique historical connection. This edition is a rare find for those interested in 19th-century American legal history.