Franklin Institute:

REPORT OF THE MANAGERS OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS, IN RELATION TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. PRESENTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia: Jesper Harding, 1834. 82pp, Disbound, scattered foxing. Good+. Alexander Bache and other members of the Institute comprised the Committee, whose findings are presented here. The Report is a detailed analysis of the scope of the problem, the demands of uniformity in a system of federalism, scientific studies, and recommendations. FIRST EDITION. AI 24493 [5]. Not in Sabin. Item #10504

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