A collection of all the wills known to be extant : of the Kings and Queens of England, Princes and Princesses of Wales, and every branch of the blood royal from the reign of William the Conqueror, to that of Henry the Seventh exclusive... ... with explanatory notes, and a glossary / [compiled by John Nichols]

Nichols, John (1745-1826)

1780, First Edition. London : Society of Antiquaries. Very good copy in the original, full tree calf. Professionally and period sympathetically re-backed with gilt cross-bands and a contrasting gilt-blocked title label; very impressively finished. Remains a particularly well-preserved example; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 429 pages; Physical desc.: x,10,10*-12*,[1],13*-*14,11-250,247-434p. ; 25cm (4to). Notes: Editor's preface signed: J. N., i.e. John Nichols. Mispagination: pp. 247-250 repeated in pagination but text and register are continuous.Includes "Additional observations and corrections" on pp. 431-434. Referenced by: ESTC, T78302. Subject: Wills - England - History. England - Kings and rulers - Early works to 1800. Language: English ; English, Middle (1100-1500) ; French, Middle (ca. 1400-1600) ; French, Old (ca. 842-1400) ; Latin ; Multiple languages. Item #181919

Price: €495.00