A Collection of all the Wills by John Nichols, Richard Gough - 2012-07-16

1999. ISBN-13: 9781886363878; ISBN-10: 1886363870. [Nichols, John; Richard Gough]. A Collection of all the Wills, Now Known to Be Extant, of the Kings and Queens of England, Princes and Princesses of Wales, and every Branch of the Blood Royal, from the Reign of William the Conqueror, to that of Henry the Seventh Exclusive: With Explanatory Notes and a Glossary. London: J. Nichols, 1780. x, 434 pp. Reprinted 1999 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363878; ISBN-10: 1886363870. Hardcover cloth. New. $36.95 * Fascinating collection of wills of every branch of the "blood royal." "This series of miscellaneous and different wills presents us with many curious particulars. We learn from them more of the manners and private life of our illustrious ancestors, some new facts in their public history, and several new descents in their pedigrees. The prospect of death sets their lives in a new point of light." (From the Preface.) These wills of royals from William the Conqueror through Henry the Seventh… Read More

2012. ISBN-13: 9781886363878; ISBN-10: 1886363870. [Nichols, John; Richard Gough]. A Collection of all the Wills, Now Known to Be Extant, of the Kings and Queens of England, Princes and Princesses of Wales, and every Branch of the Blood Royal, from the Reign of William the Conqueror, to that of Henry the Seventh Exclusive: With Explanatory Notes and a Glossary. Originally published: London: J. Nichols, 1780. x, 434 pp. Reprinted 1999, 2012 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363878; ISBN-10: 1886363870. Hardcover. New. $36.95 * These wills of members of the English Royalty from William the Conqueror through Henry VII are in their original language and often have brief introductions, annotations and postscripts in English. With a Glossary and "Additional Observations and Corrections." "This series of miscellaneous and different wills presents us with many curious particulars. We learn from them more of the manners and private life of our illustrious ancestors, some new facts in their public… Read More

Hardback. New.