The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. A Hand-Book or Guide for the Use of Creditors, Debtors, Inspectors and Trustees.

George Herbert's very scarce guide to the benefits of the Bankruptcy Act of 1869. A fascinating and very scarce instructional guide from Nottingham based accountant George Herbert, offering financial advice for 'Creditors, Debtors, Inspectors and Trustees' following the Bankruptcy Act of 1869.The work features extracts from the Act, which Herbert explains has the purpose of abolishing 'the cumbrous and expensive proceedings under which the estates of Insolvents and Bankrupts have hitherto been administered'.With library labels to the tail of the front wrap, and no further library markings. With three leaves of advertisements to the rear.A smart copy, in the publisher's original wraps. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps age toned, with library labels to tail of front wrap. Front wrap detached to tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good.