BOROUGH GOVERNMENT IN RESTORATION GRANTHAM - The Hall Book of Grantham, 1662-1704 (Near fine in the dustwrapper)

John B. Manterfield (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 191065308X / ISBN 13: 9781910653081

Published by Lincoln Record Society / The Boydell Press, Woodbridge, Suffolk & Rochester, New York, 2022

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First impression of the true first edition. ***A near fine copy in cream cloth-covered boards with black titles to the spine and front board. The boards are clean and unmarked. No bumps or creases. Corners sharp. Page block edges clean. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. No creases or tears. Pages white and bright - printed on nice quality paper. ***In a near fine illustrated black printed dustwrapper. The dustwrapper is complete, with no discernible faults. No creases, chips or tears. No fading. Dustwrapper bright and crisp. ***lx-page introduction plus 524 pages including detailed Indexes of persons, places and subjects at the back of the book. 242mm x 160mm.

***'This volume completes the edition of the earliest surviving minute book of the borough of Grantham (1633-1704). It takes up the story of the town's government at the point where the Restoration settlement was taking effect and continues through the dramatic events of 1685-88 when King James II sought to impose a more centralised control over the cities and boroughs of the kingdom. Subsidiary themes include the precautions against plague in 1665; shortage of coinage, leading to the issue and recall of the town's half-pennies in 1667-74; references to non-conformity in 1668-69 and the lives of some of the Corporation members. The text, transcribed in full, is accompanied by a detailed introduction, setting the governance of Restoration Grantham in its wider context.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper)

***Of interest to scholars and historians of Lincolnshire local history, and the market town of Grantham in particular. **The first impression of the true first edition in its original near fine dustwrapper, nicely produced and printed using quality cream acid-free paper. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BOROUGH GOVERNMENT IN RESTORATION GRANTHAM - The Hall Book of Grantham, 1662-1704 (Near fine in the dustwrapper)
• Publisher: Lincoln Record Society / The Boydell Press, Woodbridge, Suffolk & Rochester, New York
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191065308X
• ISBN 13: 9781910653081
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: First Impression
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
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Synopsis

The key theme of the Hall Book remains Borough Governance. The town's charters and rights were confirmed and extended in 1664 by the Charter of Charles II.

The key theme of the Hall Book remains Borough Governance. The town's charters and rights were confirmed and extended in 1664 by the Charter of Charles II. James II's Charter of 1685 led to the Alderman becoming Mayor, the First Twelve becoming Aldermen and the Second Twelve becoming Councillors. James also sought to extend his powers with more rights to interfere, as with other cities and boroughs across the country. The Quo Warranto issued in April 1688 and the removal of six Aldermen resulted in an un-sought for Charter later in 1688 but this may not have even been physically received in Grantham as the events of the Glorious Revolution intervened and governance was restored under the terms of the 1631 Charter of Charles I. The borough of Grantham was then governed in these terms until the Municipal Corporations Act of 1835. Subsidiary themes include the precautions against plague in 1665; the issue and recall of the town's half-pennies in 1667-1674; references to non-conformity in 1668-69 and the lives of some of the Corporation members.