RENIER Henri J.-Livre Rare Book
TASMANIABiblio.com
Legal and political documents.
1844réf. 1875101844-c. 1950. A group of legal documents reflecting the transfer of lands from government to settlers as Tasmania transitioned from a penal settlement to a British colony. Tasmania was permanently settled by the British in 1803 although criminal transportation continued until 1853. These documents including three purchase grants two conveyances and an indenture concern lands in some of the oldest settlements on the island including Franklin and Hobart Town from the 1840s to the 1860s. The collection also includes a recent printed facsimile of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi widely recognized as one of New Zealand's founding documents. A full inventory is available on request. Provenance: Martin Schøyen. Together seven documents six in manuscript and one printed facsimile various sizes 610 x 801 to 390 x 652 mm four with manuscript maps in pink blue and red various seals and stamps. Mostly on tri-fold vellum parchment. Minor toning and creasing: a very good well-preserved collection. hardcover
Peter Harrington · Royaume-Uni500,00 £GB≈ 599,66 €
