The Great Charter and Charter of the Forest, with other Authentic Instruments: to which is prefixed an Introductory Discourse, Containing the History of the Charters

by Sir William Blackstone

$14,000 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First Blackstone edition, large paper copy. With 14 engraved initials depicting public buildings in Oxford, 12 engraved tailpieces. Pp. 1: title , 2: blank 3: engraved dedication leaf 4: blank , i -lxxvi, 4 , 1 -86. 1 vols. Large 4to 10-1/2 x 13-15/16 inches . Near contemporary red sheepskin gilt, fine period facsimile spine gilt with black morocco label. Sporadic light spotting to a few leaves. Higgs 2105; Marvin, 127; Eller 237; Rothschild 406.

• Binding: Leather

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