1777 The Penal Statutes Abridged and Alphabetically Arranged George Clark Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Penal Statutes Abridged and Alphabetically Arranged George Clark 1777 Fielding and Walker : London 8.5" by 5.5" xii [1], 2-205, 1pp SUMMARY A scarce late eighteenth century analysis of British criminal law, compiled by the author with the aim of aiding the magistrates of the period. Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION George Clark's scarce 1777 study of the penal law of England, 'dedicated to the magistrates of Great-Britain' and 'calculated to serve the desirable End of an Alphabetical Common Place Book Of The Penal Laws'.In his introduction, Clark addresses magistrates and notes 'the real administration of justice, hangs principally upon these two hinges: your knowledge of the laws - and, your resolution to enforce them'. Clark presents the penal laws and statutes of England in alphabetical order, adding to these ' A Collection of Maxims and Rules for the proper Exposition of Statutes; the Whole being essentially necessary for the due Administration of public Justice'. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty of the Edwardian period. Impeccably connected, Pleydell-Bouverie was also the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII, and rumoured to be a lover of King Edward VIII. A sparkling figure of fashionable society, her friends included Nancy Mitford, Coco Chanel, Winston Churchill, and Fred Astaire. This work is from the sale of Pleydell-Bouverie’s library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. She purchased the home in 1940, redesigning the interior and amassing an impressive library, featuring many examples of her own bookbinding. ESTC reference no. T130852With a former owner's inscription to front pastedown. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Light marks to boards. Front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Former owner's inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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