An Institute of the Law of Scotland, In Four Books, In the Order of Sir George MacKenzie's Institutions of that Law

John Erskine

Verlag: Printed for John Bell, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, 1785

Beschreibung

The second edition, enlarged by additional notes and index, in 2 volumes bound as one. 4to, Vol I - x + pp438 , Vol II pp439 - pp813 plus pp55 of index. Hardcover issued without dust jacket. Original or at least contemporary binding of full calf with 5 raised bands and leather label with gilt title to spine. Binding in fair/ good condition with rubbing and chipping to all edges and top & tale of spine with small piece missing from bottom of spine and side of front board and a small split to bottom , front side of spine. Inside all pages in amazing clean and bright condition for it's age. For added interest book plate of Munro of Foulis with John Munro's signature above to front paste down . Along with dedication "from John Munro (Knockancuis??) with best respects to Captain Munro of Foulis , May 1860" inscribed to ffe paper. Also inscribed to verso of dedication page is "Alex Mackenzie, Edin, may 1790". A very nice copy within, of this book, the most important work on Scottish law of the eighteenth century that quickly gained a reputation as a reliable reference point with few books having been cited as frequently in Scottish courts. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001201

Bibliografische Details

Titel: An Institute of the Law of Scotland, In Four...

Verlag: Printed for John Bell, Parliament Square, Edinburgh

Erscheinungsdatum: 1785

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good