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British Act of Parliament prohibiting all trade with the American Colonies upon the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Published by Charles Eyre and William Strahan: Printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty: London: 1776. Entitled ''Trade Prohibition Act'', bill records Parliament's decision to discontinue the shipping of goods, wares and merchandise with the states ''during the continuance of the present rebellion.'' Original act is quite scarce, as they were only printed for members of Parliament, officers of state, and the judiciary. 29pp. bound in red buckram, measures 7.75'' x 11.5''. Near fine.
Original 1776 Act of Parliament to Stop All Trade With The American Colonies ''...during the continuance of the present rebellion...''
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