Smithsonian Institute Wash D.C. establish GovDoc Report 1846 U.S. House pamphlet

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Government Reports, Trade, Commerce, Mississippi River).

Smithsonian Bequest.
Published 1846, United States by House of Representatives.
12 pages. Text in English.

The (first?) printing of the public Governments Bill to Establish the Smithsonian Institute.

Government document, extracted from larger volume by a previous owner.

Item is over 170 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is lightly toned, signs of handling, numerous pages are loose, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this item survives.

Covers measures c. 9" H x 5 3/4" W.

[B6041].