TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE ACT / LEWIS & CLARK UNITED STATES LAWS VOLUME, The Laws of the United States of America, Vol. VIII, published by authority, Washington City: R. C. Weightman, 1807. Comprising Acts [and proclamations] passed at the First and Second Sessions of the Ninth Congress of the United States, December 11, 1805 to March 3, 1807 under President Thomas Jefferson. Important acts include the official "Act to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States" - known as the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act; and "An Act making compensation to Messers. Lewis and Clarke, and their companions." Original leather binding.

Very good condition, tight, most pages with only minor foxing, some with moderate toning, wear to binding, hinges cracked and with some losses, but not loose, small loss to top of spine.