The general laws of estates, or, Freeholder's companion : containing the laws, statutes, and customs relating to freehold and other estates ... in which is compriz'd the whole law of tenures of lands ... with a full and compleat abstract of the new act of Parliament concerning distresses for rent, replevins and ejectments, &c. and several other late popular statutes : likewise some very useful precedents of deeds and writings, applicable to this work
1740, First Edition. In the Savoy [London] : Printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling for A. Ward. Good copy only in contemporary full calf over boards, now scuffed and peeling at the joints; front board attached only at a medial spine support. Corners and panel edges heavily rubbed. Spine with raised bands, surface-worn and with endbands rubbed. Contemporary owner's autograph to title page. Index ("The Table") lacking final 4 leaves (i.e. letters S-Z), with the final leaf loose. Except as noted, the binding remains remarkably strong and leaves are free from foxing; some later leaves show a faint damp-stain to the lower corner, with text unaffected. A well-preserved example overall. Item #471096
Physical description; viii, 402, [20] pages ; 21 cm. Notes; Preface signed: G.J. Includes index. Subjects; Estates (Law). Land tenure. Inheritance and succession. 18th century. Great Britain. Early works. Precedents.
Price: €295.00