[COLQUHOUN, Patrick (1745-1820)]. A Treatise on the Police of London; Containing a detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors? Philadelphia: Benjamin Davies, 1798. 8vo. [xx], [1]-342, [Index, xxiv] pp. With fold-out table ?The Summary View of Prisoners? inserted at p. 178. 8 ? x 4 ??. Bound in contemporary full tree calf, spine double-ruled in gilt, red gilt morocco lettering label (binding worn and soiled, joints and hinges starting, headcap chipped, endleaves and text toned, with occasional soiling, foxing). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, the only edition of this title printed in the United States. An important title on the founding on the first modern police force, with thoughtful suggestions for the appointment of public prosecutors, paid magistrates, and labor by incarcerated convicts.