1809 4vols Commentaries on the Laws of England WIlliam Blackstone Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! Commentaries on the Laws of England William Blackstone; Edward Christian 1809 A. Strahan; T. Cadell; W. Davies : London 8.5" by 5.5" [5], viii-xvi, 485; vii, [1], 520, [1], xix; vii, [1], 455, xxxiv, [2]; vii, [1], 443, [1], vii, [65pp] SUMMARY A new revised edition of this important law work by William Blackstone, one of the most influential works on law ever written. Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage: £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in four volumes.'Commentaries on the Laws of England' is an incredibly influential work on the common law of the eighteenth century, an important treatise. It Volume I focuses on the rights of persons, Volume II on the rights of things, Volume III on private wrongs, and Volume IV on public wrongs.Blackstone's work was long regarded as the leading work on the development of English law, and also played a role in the development of the American legal system. This work was in fact the first methodical treatise on the common law suitable for a lay readership since at least the Middle Ages, making common law understandable to those outside the legal profession.Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I, and a folding genealogy to Volume II.The fifteenth edition of this work, with notes and additions by Edward Christian.One leaf of adverts to the rear of Volumes III and IV.Collated, complete. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spines. Minor rubbing to the spines. Spots to the endpapers. Front hinges of Volume I, III, and IV are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional spot. Ink inscription to the title pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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