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LITTELL, William (1768-1824) -- SWIGERT, Jacob (1793-1869). A Digest of the Statute Law of Kentucky. Frankfort: Kendall and Russell, 1822.
2 volumes, 8vo (206 x 129 mm). (Spotting and browning, a few creases) Contemporary sheep, red morocco lettering-pieces gilt (scuffing and light wear, creasing to spines). Provenance: Lawrence Circuit Court (ownership inscriptions in 19th century hand).
FIRST EDITION of Kentucky lawyer Littell's digest report of the laws and statues of Kentucky from 1799 to 1822, which included notes and commentaries on decisions made by the Court of Appeals written with the assistance of lawyer and judge Jacob Swigert. HRS Kentucky 983, 985.
Property from the Estate of Mary Patricia Reynolds, Bowling Green, Kentucky