St Marys Books
Telephone: 01780 763033 Email: info@stmarysbooks.com
...or pay a visit to our shop in Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK
Skip navigationBooks > More Categories > Antiquarian > Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery in the Time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke
Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery in the Time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke
John Tracy Atkyns
Ref. 116783
Published By: Printed by H. Woodfall and W. Strahan 1765, 1767 (London)
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PROCEEDS EARNED FROM THE SALE OF THIS ITEM WILL BE DONATED TO MIND MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY AS INSTRUCTED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER.
...Collected and methodized by John Tracy Atkyns, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq; Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer. With Notes and References, and Three Tables; one of the several Titles with their Divisions, another of the Names of the Cases, and a third of the Principal Matters. Vol. I. published 1765, Vol. II. published 1767. An unusual, heavy set of a larger size, featuring thick leaves and hardy boards. Previously used in set design. Condition as follows - this description is uniform and applies to both volumes.
Both boards and ffep detached. Foxing to ffep and title page. First few leaves shows signs of discolouration, though text is bright and clear. Boards with heavy marking and loss. Six raised bands to spine. Evidence of blind tooling to boards and edges.
Overall, this is a set of two hefty and unusual books, common to find in such a condition.
Despite heavy cosmetic damage, this set is of considerable age and scarcity, and may be restored with rebinding.
Book Condition: Fair - (See Description)
Size: (2x) H32cm x W21cm x D6cm
Binding: Hardback
