The Reading of that Famous and Learned Gentleman, Robert Callis Esq., Sergeant at Law, Upon the Statute of 23, H.8. Cap. 5 of Sewers; As it was delivered by him at Gray's-Inn in August 1622

Robert Callis

Published by William Leak, 1647

About this Item

William Leak, London, 1647. Hardcover, 235 pp. 1st edition. A treatise on sewers by English barrister Robert Callis, who was also the commissioner of sewers for the county of Lincolnshire. In a quarter leather binding, with marbled paper-covered boards, gold titles on the maroon spine. Age toning of interior, with numerous condensation and water stains, mostly in margins, some puckering and rippling of pages but all are legible. Rubbed and nicked leather. Endpapers appear to be replaced (wove paper). All original text is present, and on laid paper. With marginal notes in pencil throughout and names of at least 3 possible previous owners written on title page, two of which are in ink (one dated 1838 is in pencil). Plus a few old pen scribbles and doodles. There are a few short tears on page edges. Small hole in margin of page 63/64. An unusual, rather primitive watermark appears near gutter on the last text page. More photos available on request. Seller Inventory # ABE-1639427826664

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Reading of that Famous and Learned ...

Publisher: William Leak

Publication Date: 1647

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.