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

John Spottiswoode

Published by W. Cheyne, Edinburgh, 1752

About this Item

The fourth edition of this insightful legal textbook on Scottish law, written by the founder of a law school, John Spottiswoode. The fourth edition of this work. A work on Scottish law. This work was written by Spottiswoode as a textbook to be used at his Spottiswoode's College of Law. The college was founded to compensate for the lack of a legal curriculum at the University of Edinburgh. This textbook was published to be used by the general public. Written by John Spottiswoode, who was an Archbishop of St Andrews. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page, 'John Spottiswoode, Sackville Street, 1780', Sir John Spottiswoode was the author's grandson. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Bound with many blank leaves to the rear, some with annotations by a prior owner. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, rebacked with the original boards and spine restored. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page and to many of the blank leaves to the rear. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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
• Publisher: W. Cheyne, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1752
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book