A disquisition upon the right of succession to the Crown of England, as by law established. To which is added, an historical inquiry into the nature of the kingly office; the importance and indispensibility of the coronation ceremony ... ... the origin of that solemnity, and the minutiae of ancient and modern usage; with a variety of novel matter, interesting notes, remarks and, &c.
1818, First Edition. London : John Booth. Near fine copy in a later binding of gilt-blocked blue cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Very light foxing to title page. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 152 pages; Description: xvi, 152p. 20.5cm. Authorship generally attributed to Thomas Christopher Banks, British genealogist, 1765-1854. Subjects: Coronation - Royalty - Succession - Great Britain - England - 19th century. Spine title readd: The coronation ceremony. Half-title reads: An historical inquiry into the nature of the kingly office, &c. &c. Item #186402
Price: €125.00