A Collection of Tracts Relative to the Law of England, from Manuscripts, Now First Edited [etc.]. Volume 1 [all published] [without the errata] by Francis Hargrave - 1787

[1982 Photo reprint by Professional Books Ltd. of] Dublin: Printed for E. Lynch [et al.]. M DCC LXXXII. [1787], 1982. Hardcover. Fine. Description: 8vo (9½ × 6½ in): [6], li, 578 p. Red cloth with gilt lettering. · Comments: No more volumes published. Contains eleven works: 1. A treatise, in three parts.--Pars prima. De jure maris et brachiorum ejusdem.--Pars secunda. De portibus maris.--Pars tertia. Concerning the custom of goods imported and exported.--From a manuscript of Lord Chief-Justice Hale. 2. Considerations touching the amendment or alteration of lawes. By Lord Chief-Justice Hale. 3. A treatise of the maisters of the chauncerie. 4. Two pieces touching suits in chancery by subpoena. 5. A discourse concerning the courts of King's Bench and Common-Pleas. By Lord Chief-Justice Hale. 6 A discourse against the jurisdiction of the King's Bench over Wales by process of latitat. 7. The abuses and remedies of chancery. By Mr. George Norburie. 8. Concerning the… Read More

Dublin: E. Lynch, et al., 1787. First Dublin Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, [4], li, 510 pages, [4], pp. 513-578. In Very Good condition. Rebound in quarter calf with marbled board, spines banded with morocco label and gilt lettering. Boards have very light wear to corners and along leather of joints. Text-block shows moderate age-toning to edges, and light foxing. RW consignment. Shelved in Case 7. 1352999. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

1787. Printed by T. Wright: And Sold by E. Brooke, 1787. Printed by T. Wright: And Sold by E. Brooke, 1787. Includes Rare Works by Blackstone and Hale Hargrave, Francis [1741?-1821], Editor. A Collection of Tracts Relative to the Law of England, From Manuscripts, Now First Edited. Vol. I. [All published]. London: Printed by T. Wright: And Sold by E. Brooke, 1787. [iv], lii, 578 pp. Lacking errata leaf. Quarto (10-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Contemporary calf with later rebacking and re-cornering, blind fillets to boards, raised bands, lettering piece, gilt publication date, gilt library name and small paper location label to spine, endpapers renewed. Moderate rubbing, corners bumped and somewhat worn, front hinge cracked, another crack between final leaf of text and rear free endpaper. Moderate toning to interior, light browning to edges of text block, light soiling, minor edgewear and small library stamp to title page, a few minor chips to lower outside corners of final two leaves. $950. * Only edition,… Read More