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
In the Savoy [London] : Printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling for A. Ward, 1740. First Edition. 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