Edward Pilcher (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG. First edition. Paperback. 64pp. A well-researched and authoritative study of the Babylonian inscription containing the Laws of Hammurabi, the book brings together all the known facts connected with the period of Babylonian history to which it belongs. There is also a chapter explaining the dependence of the Mosaic Laws upon Babylonian legislation, the book will interest researchers of the history of civilisation and the evolution of Semitic Law. Chapters include, 'The Discovery of the Hammurabi Code', 'The Legal System of the Babylonians', 'Hammurabi and His Reign', 'The Laws of Moses'. Appendices include, 'The First Dynasty of Babylon' and 'Relics of Earlier Babylonian Laws'. With Appendixes and Indexes. Issued as Number 11 in the 'Extra Series' of the Rationalist Press Association. Spotting to edges and occassional spotting throughout; else a very good copy of the SCARCE first edition. NO inscriptions, underlining or highlighting.…

Vellum. Condition: Good. A very scarce and unique handwritten account book for a farmer based in Kent. A very scarce handwritten account book for farmer Edward Pilcher, who was based in Brabourne, in the Ashford district of Kent.This account book offers an extensive look at farming in England during the Victorian era. Pilcher has faithfully noted his accounts for purchasing and selling corn, sheep, wood, hay, cows, and other agricultural commodities, alongside pages dedicated to Pilcher's servants and their payroll.Pilcher has written a brief note on his own farming history to the rear: "Took Court Farm + Scotts Hall . 1879, Left Court Farm 1891 For Horton Priory Hythe, Left Horton Priory 1903 for West Hougham ., Edward W. Pilcher".A unique volume on Victorian agriculture. In the original vellum binding. Externally, boards and spine are age-toned with some marks, as is usual with a vellum binding. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the tail of the spine and extremities. Ink to the spine and front board. Small tears to the tail of the joints. Hinges are reinforced with cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Good. None (illustrator). book.…