Clapp, Asa; Child, James L.; et al. Documents relative to the Manufactures in the United States (2 volume set) collected and transmitted to the House of Representatives, In compliance with a resolution of Jan. 19, 1832, by the Secretary of the Treasury. Washington: Printed by Duff Green, 1833. First Edition. [11793]
Two large volumes in brown sheep, red leather title labels, old paper number labels to spines, typical scuffing/pulls for sheep bindings, 9 x 6 inches. Several library stamps/ bookplates on the front end papers. xxvi, 1,050; xxvi, 889 generally clean pp.; a few dark leaves, foxing. Both volumes tight. Very good. Hardcover.
An astonishing record of items manufactured in the United States, grouped by states, towns, particular businesses, &c. Not only statistics, but questions and answers were put to many owners of shops and businesses, to better ascertain the nature of production.
