Lot 332
- 332
(Law)
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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Conductor Generalis, or The Office, Duty and Authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under-Sheriffs, Goalers, Coroners, Constables, Jury men, Over-seers of the Poor, and Also The Office of the Clerks of Assize. Philadelphia: Andrew Bradford, 1722 — The Office, Duty and Authority of Sheriffs. Philadelphia: Andrew Bradford, 1721
2 works in one volume, 4to (7 x 5 1/2 in.; 180 x 140 mm). Title-page within double rules; strong browning and staining throughout, pi4 fore-edge torn away without affecting text, paper flaw on B4 touching a few words. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, edges sprinkled blue; worn, upper joint starting, loss to head of spine.
2 works in one volume, 4to (7 x 5 1/2 in.; 180 x 140 mm). Title-page within double rules; strong browning and staining throughout, pi4 fore-edge torn away without affecting text, paper flaw on B4 touching a few words. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, edges sprinkled blue; worn, upper joint starting, loss to head of spine.
Literature
Evans 2327; Sabin 15215
Condition
2 works in one volume, 4to (7 x 5 1/2 in.; 180 x 140 mm). Title-page within double rules; strong browning and staining throughout, pi4 fore-edge torn away without affecting text, paper flaw on B4 touching a few words. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, edges sprinkled blue; worn, upper joint starting, loss to head of spine.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A scarce early American legal guide, copied largely from the English version. The first printing in America is a virtually unobtainable New York, 1711 edition, followed by this Philadelphia edition.