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Title: Appendix to Reports from the Commissioners Appointed by His Majesty to Execute the Measures Recommended by a Select Committee of the House of Commons Respecting the Public Records of the Kingdom
Description: London, The House of Commons, 1819. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting collection of facsimiles of important political reports from the history of Britain, with many of the facsimiles on folding plates. The first edition of this work.An immense work containing facsimiles of important public records from the history of British politics, including various statutes of the realm such as the Magna Carta, Domesday Book, and acts of Scottish parliament.Illustrated with eighty-six facsimiles, twenty-seven of which are folding, with a couple in colour.Collated, complete.Each plate has an accompanying transcript.Printed by order of the House of Commons. In a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing and marks, heavier to the boards. Some bumping to the spine and extremities, with a little loss to the extremities. Hand written spine label. Hinges are a little strained, front hinge is more strained. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Pages are a little age-toned with some spots and handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Appendix to Reports From the Commissioners Appointed By His Majesty to Execute reports house of commons england reports government Not Stated


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