The Practick Part of the law

Published by Printed by the Assigns of Richard and Edward Atkins Esquires, 1695

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"The Practick Part of the law Shewing the office of an attorney And a guide for solicitors In all the courts of Westminster" LONDON Printed by the Assigns of Richard and Edward Atkins Esquires, for John Walthoe in Vine Court, Middle Temple, adjoining to the Cloysters 1695 This early guide outlines the daily practice of the law in England. A useful and popular work, it went through several editions, the final appearing in 1724. Rebound with leather spine and marbled paper covered boards. Four raised bands and gilt title label to spine. Measuring approx. 18.2cm x 11.7cm x 4cm. In good condition. Internally there are more recent endpapers to front and rear. Corner section of the title page is missing (loss to several words, see photos), and there is a small chip to bottom corner of a prelim leaf. Ink name and marks to page I and inscription and corrections to base of one leaf. There is very pale staining to a small section of leaves. There are a couple of small worm runs to bottom edge of small section of leaves and this continues as a couple of holes to the majority of leaves either side. Scattered pale foxing/browning. Lightly thumbed and toned, with occasional crease and minor marginal nicks. Else overall in reasonable and firm condition for age. Licence leaf, Title page, 3 pages, I-576 Table (14 pages) Publishers catalogue (2 pages). (A photocopy of the title page has been provided, loose) Rare early edition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1537057560762

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practick Part of the law
• Publisher: Printed by the Assigns of Richard and Edward Atkins Esquires
• Publication Date: 1695
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good