John Somers Ed (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition paperback with minimal wear. Contents are clean and bright throughout with no markings.

Leather. Condition: USED Good. London: 1748-1751, F. Cogan (Vol. 2-16) and J.Holl (Vol. 1). Complete 16 volume set, uniformly rebound in what is believed to be a contemporaneous brown leather binding. All volumes feature gilt edged text blocks, which remains intact and shiny, with sewn in brown book ribbons. The spines feature raised bands, as well as gilt stamped decorative markings both above and in-between the bands. Gilt stamped across the spine are: the set title 'Lord Somers's Tracts' across the upper third; the individual volume number across the center; and the printing location (London) and print year of the individual volume across the bottom third. All volumes feature signs of shelfwear and age: rubbing to front and rear joints, as well as along the spines. Both the top and bottom edges of the boards feature signs of rubbing, and all top edges features minor duststaining. Individual volume condition notes found below: Vol. 1: First two front free end-paper have separated from the binding entirely. Severe rubbing to front joint, significant rubbing to rear joint of binding. Cracking along outer front joint, clean through to inner hinger on front board. Board remains attached, though delicate. Partial remaining sticker with the number '427/16' remains at the head of the spine. Significant chipping/rubbing to the base of the spine, exposing the sewn binding, (sewn binding remains tight and intact). Small, dark, circular markings along edges of the text-block, revealing a previously marbled edge beneath the current gilt. Pages show signs of minor foxing and duststaining throughout, but remain perfect and readable otherwise. This volume includes an inserted piece of ephemera: a print of Lord John Somers, previously folded to fit beneath the volume's front board. Vol. 2: Front board entirely separated from binding (remains intact in and of itself, possible re-attachable). Tail of spine features minor rubbing and chipping, head features significant rubbing, exposing the sewn binding, as well as a 1/4 inch flap of the leather binding that is separating from the whole. Rubbing to the bottom corner of the rear board at the fore-edge. Pages feature minor duststaining, but otherwise remain intact, perfect and readable. Vol. 3: Cracking along the lower half of the front joint, as well as a small crack along the lower half of the rear joint. Pages show signs of minor duststaining. Binding remains tight and intact, pages are complete and perfect. Vol. 4: Rubbing and flaking along front and rear joints. Cracking along top 1/3 of rear joint and bottom 1/2 of front joint along spine. Cracking along front joint is all the way through, with front board beginning to separate from the rest of the binding. Handle with caution. Trade records between England and France from Nov. 29th, 1678 are laid in immediately prior to the rear free endpapers. Textblock shows minor signs of foxing throughout, but is otherwise complete, perfect and readable. Vol. 5: Rubbing and flaking along front and rear joints, as well as head and tail of spine. 1/4 inch piece missing from tail of spine, exposing sewn binding. Binding remains tight and intact, textblock is complete and perfect. Pages show minor signs of duststaining and foxing throughout, but remain perfectly readable. A laid-in portrait of John Lord Somers is present after the initial free end-papers, folded to fit within the parameters of the binding. Vol. 6: Rubbing and minor flaking along front and rear joints of boards, as well as head and tail of spine. Cracking between 2nd and 3rd pages of the 'Contents' section along binding, pages remain tight and readable. Signs of foxing throughout textblock, pages remain overall tight and perfect. Vol. 7: Minor rubbing at head and tail of spine, minor flaking at tail of spine. Edges show signs of minor shelfwear. Duststaining to top edge. Slight creasing/cracking along front and rear joints, very minor with no affect to overall durability of volume. Pages show minor signs of duststaining, but otherwise remain intact, perfect and readable. Vol. 8: Minor rubbing and fraying to the head and tail of the spine, with rubbing along the spine and front and rear joints. First front free endpaper has separated entirely from the binding. It has been laid in, but no longer remains attached. The textblock is otherwise intact, complete and readable. Vol. 9: Front board has separated entirely from the rest of the binding (board remains in tact and bright, may be reattachable). Upper 1/3rd of the spine features two flaps that are beginning to separate and may worsen if not addressed. Both head and tail of spine feature significant rubbing, as well as fraying/separation at the tail of the spine. Front free endpaper is beginning to separate from the binding at the head of the page. Othewise, the textblock is intact, complete and readable. Vol. 10: Significant rubbing to spine throughout, as well as along the front and rear joints of the boards. Fraying to head of spine. Significant rubbing and flaking to tail of spine, with tail cap exposed as a result. First two front free endpapers, as well as the initial title page, have separated entirely from the textblock and now remain laid in. The textblock is otherwise intact and readable. Vol. 11: Rubbing to front and rear joints along spine. Rear joint features a crack extending from the bottom edge to about halfway up the spine. Vol. 12: Rubbing and chipping to front and rear joints. Rubbing along head and tail of spine, with minor chipping to headcap. Sewn-in on page 73, 'A General Abstract of the taxes and revenues' from the 5th of November, 1688 up to the 25th of March, 1702, a chart featuring revenue tabulations and financial figures. Vol. 13: Rubbing to front and rear joints along spine. Rubbing and minor fraying to head and tail of spine, with some leather beginning to separate at headcap. Minor cracking forming along rear inner hinge. Textblock is intact, perfect and complete. Vol. 14: Rubbing to front and rear jo.…

London: Printed for J. Almon, 1766. 5th ed. The Right to a Grand Jury - the Priority of Law Over the English Crown Somers, John, Baron [1651-1716]. The Security of Englishmen's Lives: Or the Trust, Power and Duty of the Grand Juries of England Explained According to the Fundamentals of the English Government, And the Declaration of the Same Made in Parliament by Many Statutes. First Printed in the Year 1681. London: Printed for J. Almon, 1766. 112 pp. Octavo (8" x 5"). Stab-stitched pamphlet bound into recent period-style quarter calf over marbled boards, raised bands and lettering piece to spine. Interior notably fresh. Light toning to text, light soiling to title page and p. 112, internally clean. $450. * Fifth edition of a work first published in 1681. This influential pamphlet defined a hearing before a grand jury of peers as a fundamental English right. An assertion of the priority of the law over the English crown, it was written to support the right of a grand jury to reject the bill of indictment against Anthony Ashley-Cooper, First Earl of Shaftesbury, issued by Charles II. Somers, a barrister of the Middle Temple and an important Whig statesman, was Lord Chancellor of England during the reigns of William and Mary and Queen Anne. He presided over the framing of the Bill of Rights (1689). Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth 1:378 (34). English Short-Title Catalogue T47413. London: Printed for J. Almon, 1766. 5th ed. (illustrator).…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 408, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 408 408.…