RARE FIRST VOLUME OF THE BASEL KANTONSBLATT. The Kantonsblatt (Canton Paper) of Basel is an official organ of the Basel Canton in Switzerland since the year 1798. This volume contains all the weekly issues of the paper printed between August 10th and December 28th of 1798. The publications include regulations, debates, statistics and legislation. 165x105mm. 397 pages. Marbled board hardcover with inscribed tape on spine. Page edges dyed. Cover worn. Cover edges worn, cover corners bumped and slightly tattered. Sticker residues on spine upper edge. Spine somewhat worn, spine hinges rubbed. Spine edges worn, upper edge tattered. Small pen inscription on front whitepage. Pages yellowing and slightly age-stained. [SUMMARY]: This rare document of daily life in 18th century Basel is otherwise in good condition.