A complete collection of the Lords' protests : from the first upon record, in the reign of Henry the Third, to the present time / with a copious index. To which is added, An historical essay on the legislative power of England, ... Complete in two volumes
1767, First Edition. London : publisher not identified. Good copies, finely bound in the original full aniline calf. Raised bands with red and black gilt-blocked leather label. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dulled as with age. Hinges starting and some board starting to detach. Remains quite well-preserved overall; internally bright and clean. Further scans, images and additional bibliographical material available on request. Item #411280
Physical description; 2 vol. ; 21 cm. Notes; Contains "An historical essay on the legislative power of England ... By George St. Amand": at the at end of vol. 2., with a separate titlepage, pagination (cxxvii p.) and register (the essay was also issued separately). Has been attributed to Almon, John (1737-1805). Includes index. Contents; vol. 1 1242-1724 -- vol. 2 1725-1772. Subjects; Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords. Constitutional history Great Britain ; Sources. Great Britain Politics and government 1216-1760 ; Sources.
Price: €425.00