Book Description

Full-title reads: Minor practicks, or, a treatise of the Scottish law. Composed by that eminent lawyer, Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, Advocate to His Majesty King Charles I. To which is subjoined, A discourse on the rise and progress of the law of Scotland: and an alphabetical abridgment of the Acts of Sederunt, from the Restoration, to this present year. Edinburgh: printed by Mr. Thomas Ruddiman; and sold by Mr. Will. Monro, M.DCC.XXVI. First edition. 8vo. Pp [ii], viii,148, [2],151-152,151-245,[1] [2]. (Contents leaf is bound after the first title page). Contemporary calf, skilfully rebacked, with the original label and spine retained. Price 3/6 in front paste down, and the contemporary signature of Arch Bertram to title page in a neat hand.
Dealer Notes
The second named discourse on the rise and progress of the law of Scotland’ is by Alexander Bayne. Pagination is irregular, but collated and correct as per ESTC, with a separate title page for the discourse, and index, but with an errata leaf additionally to the rear which is not mentioned. ESTC T71745. ~ POST FREE ~
Author HOPE, Thomas, Sir; Bayne, Alexander.
Date 1726
Binding Contemporary calf, reback, spine relaid
Publisher Edinburgh: printed by Mr. Thomas Ruddiman
Illustrator None
Condition Good
Pages [ii], viii,148, [2],151-152,151-245,[1] [2]

Price: £200.00

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