Item #7245 A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen. Charles CHRISTIAN, A Citizen.
A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen.
A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen.
A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen.
A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen.

A Brief Treatise, on the Police of the City of New-York. By a Citizen.

New York: Self Published, 1812. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Pp. 32 followed by a one-page appendix. Recent laid paper covered boards, titles on brown paper spine label. Two gatherings unopened. Edges minimally trimmed, a few crimps and mellowed creases. One mark at the head of the title page and a dime-size stain on the final leaf. Very Good. Item #7245

Printed by Southwick & Pelsue. A scarce, well-preserved pamphlet addressed to the Honorable Mayor and Corporation of New York regarding the insufficiency of the Night Watch in ensuring the safety of the growing metropolis, with recommended reforms. In succession, the author addresses "depredators" and their institutions, including "Thieves & Sharpers," "Brothel Keepers," "City Prison - Bridewell," "Taverns - Ardent Liquors," etc.

OCLC locates one copy, at the British Museum. Not in HOWES or STOKES. SABIN: N., S. 12895.

Provenance: American Art Association Galleries January 21, 1926 auction of the Henry Goldsmith collection.

Price: $7,250.00

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