Grouping of Six 1840s Leather Bound Massachusetts Law Books from the Personal Library of American Politician David Henshaw (1791-1852), U.S. Secretary of the Navy Under President John Tyler 20240801 They have wear consistent with

They have wear consistent with age and use including worn spots in the brown leatherette

It came from an estate in Holden

and though the signature is a bit difficult to make out

" indicating a manufacture during the occupation of Germany by allied forces following the war

The cigarette case is sprint loaded and has a spring loaded arm to hold the cigarettes in place

Grouping of Six 1840s Leather Bound Massachusetts Law Books from the Personal Library of American Politician David Henshaw (1791-1852), U.S. Secretary of the Navy Under President John Tyler 20240801 They have wear consistent withBooks in varying condition, Losses to leather, binding, spine, etc. Custom Bound and Labeled for David Henshaw. Purchased in Spencer, Massachusetts.