Parliamentary Representation. Reports from Commissioners on Proposed Division of Counties and Boundaries of Boroughs [WALES]
1832, 95 plans, 3 Vols, Vol II-Part II. Vol IV-Part II. Part VII. Relating to Wales. All in new quarter green cloth, over V2 new blue boards, V4 contemporary blue boards & V7 contemporary printed blue boards, all edges uncut. Vol II-Part…
The Statutes at Large, conteyning all such acts which at any time heretofore haue beene extant in print from Magna Charta, (Vol 2 only)
A large early compilation of English legislation, bringing together statutes that had previously appeared in print, beginning with Magna Carta & continuing to the 16th year of the reign of James I. Vol 2 only (of 2), 1618, 1st ed, in modern dark…
The Reports of the Commissioners appointed in pursuance of various Acts of Parliament, to enquire concerning charities in England and Wales relating to the county of Carnarvon 1819-1837
Rare. c1838-1890. In embossed maroon cloth, spine faded, gilt titles. Internally, [2], 439-524 pp, (9) index, yellow endpapers, some spotting to the first 3 leaves, the name of the county has been supplied on the title-page by means of a…
Jurisdiction and Practice of the Court of Great Sessions of Wales, upon the Chester Circuit.
[ABBOT Charles, Baron Colchester] 1757-1829
Written whilst the Great Sessions were still functioning. First edition, 1795, in crude 20c half cloth with blue publishers boards, a little marked, law library stamp to center, corners and edges lightly bumped and worn. Spine, ink tooling, titles…
A Letter to Sir Robert Ladbroke, Knt. Senior Alderman.... With an attempt to shew the good Effects which may reasonably be expected from the Confinement of Criminals in Separate Apartments
[DENNE Rev Samuel] 1730-1799
Important as this 1771 pamphlet provides evidence that the intellectual argument for separation predates the fully developed Victorian prison system. In modern full black cloth, no spine title. Internally, [3], 4-84 pp, ink ms name to tp, some…
A Defence and Vindication of the Right of Tithes, against sundry late scandalous pamphlets: shewing the lawfullnesse of them, and the just remedy in law for them, as well in London as elsewhere.
[PHILOPOLIS Nomophilos Pseud of DOWNAME John -1652?]?
A short but significant seventeenth-century English ecclesiastical-law pamphlet defending the legal & religious basis of tithes. In grubby blue paper wraps. Internally, lacks all before title page, [8], 20 pp, [2] blanks, some very minor foxing,…
Letter on the Abuses stated in the Petition of Landowners, and others connected with the Principality of Wales
CAMBRENSIS [Baron Thomas Spring-Rice Monteagle of Brandon] 1790-1866
The Welsh landed interest was concerned with the way government institutions, taxation, administration and public expenditure affected the Principality. First ed, 1838, in modern green cloth, title in gilt. Spine, no title. Internally, new…
The Law of Domestic Servants
CASSWELL JD [Joshua David] -1963
An early 20C body of law concerning 'master & servant', but concentrates specifically on household employment. In blue embossed soft cover paper covers, ink title to white paper label. Spine, title to white paper label. Internally, half title, [5],…
The History of the Ancient and Moderne Estate of the Principality of Wales, Dutchy of Cornewall and Earldome of Chester.
DODRIDGE Sir John 1555-1628
In half calf (c1900), over marbled boards, edges rubbed. New calf spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & title. Internally, [16], 142 pp, new endpapers, hinges strenghtened, occasional marginal note, text block edges marbled blue. A very good copy,…
The History of the Ancient and moderne Estate of the Principality of Wales, Dutchy of Cornewall, and Earldome of Chester.
DODRIDGE Sir John 1555-1628 [or DODDRIDGE]
VG, 1st ed, 1630. In contemporary calf, corners a little worn. Spine, relaid, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling & titles. Internally, [2], [5] dedication, [1], (8-*4) ff, 142 pp, [2] blank, some offsetting, worm marks, blank fep nearly…
An Act for enlarging, deepening, cleaning, improving, and regulating the harbour of Amlwch, in the Isle of Anglesey. 21st June 1793.
George 111. Public General Acts
In modern blue paper boards, printed title to spine. Internally, [2], 3855-3872 pp, 3 printers devices, new endpapers, text block edges a little chipped, some edge browning, couple of small ink marks to tp along with a small paper repair. A very…
Calendar of Deeds & Documents Vol 1, 2 & 3 The Hawarden Deeds, the Grosswood Deeds & the Coleman Deeds
GREEN Francis
3 Volume in Total, uniformly bound, titles in gilt to spines, Vols 2 & 3 have a gilt coat of arms to top covers. Internally, vols 1 & 2 have the book plate with the coat of arms of Herbert Vaughan of Llangoedmore. Vol1, (ix), [3], 466 pp, newspaper…
(Parliamentary Representation Welsh Boundaries] Parliamentary representation: Reports from Commissioners on proposed division of counties and boundaries of boroughs. Part VII. & Part VIII
HMSO
A VG copy, c1832, in contemporary speckled calf over marbled cloth, corners bumped, blind tooling. Spine, worn, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt titles to black morocco label, edges rubbed. Internally, [4], 210 pp, 59 plans (hand coloured in…
County of Denbigh. Six Acts of Parliament relating to The Shrewsbury and Holyhead Road. (Bangor Ferry)
King George III King William IV Queen Victoria
VG, 1819-1840, Six Acts of Parliament relating to The Shrewsbury & Holyhead Road, 1819-1840.. In worn soft cloth covers, worn & frayed at edges, soiled white ms label to upper board, spine no label. Internally: 1824, George III, Road…
The Laws of Howel Dda
LEWIS Timothy (editor)
These Welsh laws traditionally associated with Hywel Dda provide a remarkably detailed picture of medieval Welsh society. In green embossed cloth, gilt coat of arms to upper cover, corners & edges lightly bumped & worn. Gilt title to spine, edges…