An Introduction to the Knowledge of the Stile of Writs, Simple and Compound, made use of in Scotland; Containing Directions for Drawing Securities, in Cases which most commonly occur; with Examples; according to the best Modern Practice.

Sm 8vo. [24], 408, [28] pp. The second edition with additions. In contemporary blind-ruled calf, later letter-piece gilt. With index and catalogue. All original blanks present. Front pastedown with excised ownership inscription (?) and title page rubbed around the margins, now fully supported and not affecting text. John Spotiswood established Spottiswood's College of Law around 1703 to compensate for the lack of a legal curriculum at the University of Edinburgh, and first published the Stile of Writs in 1707 as a supplementary textbook to Sir George McKenzie's Institutes for the use of his students. ESTC T77996.