Michigan Government Reference Book, Michigan Township Officers’ Guide 1926, State Printers Lansing | Township Law Manual, Legal History Americana
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A substantial Michigan Township Officers’ Guide from 1926, created for local officials and packed with practical law, procedure, forms, and administrative guidance.
This is the kind of book that turns everyday government work into a fascinating snapshot of how townships actually functioned in early 20th-century America.
Inside are sections on registration, supervisors, township clerks, roads, culverts, taxes, elections, and official notices and forms. Wonderfully solid in hand, it is a strong piece for readers of legal history, Michigan history, and Americana reference.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Hardcover government reference book
- Size: 9 x 7 x 2 inches
- Material: Cloth over boards
- Color: Burgundy cloth with red and black spine labels and gilt lettering
- Origin or Maker: Lansing, Michigan; Robert Smith Company, State Printers
- Year or Era: 1926
- GENRE: Legal History; Government Reference; Americana
- Language / Pages: English / 823 pages
- Identifiers: Title page states Michigan Township Officers’ Guide 1926
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: 1926 edition
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Text-based reference manual with official forms and procedural sections
- Extras: Compiled under the supervision of Dennis E. Alward, Secretary of the Senate, and Charles S. Pierce, Clerk of the House of Representatives; published by authority
Condition Grade: Good
Positives:
All pages are attached. Text block appears complete and sound. Spine remains readable, and the book still presents well as a shelf piece. Interior pages look clean and readable with the expected age toning of a working reference volume. A sturdy copy for reading, collecting, or display.
Issues / Wear:
Water staining and discoloration are visible on the cloth covers. Noticeable rubbing and surface wear to boards, edges, corners, and spine. Spine labels show wear and loss. Slight split at the back of the book. Edge wear is visible along the corners and board tips. Page edges show age toning and handling wear. See all photos for detail, sold as pictured.
This 1926 Lansing printing runs 823 pages in burgundy cloth with gilt lettering, and it suits a Michigan history or legal history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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