Annalium tam Regum Edward quinti, Richarcditertii & Henrici Spetimi, quam Henrici Octavi.

FLEETWOOD , WILLIAM

Published by Jane Yetsweirt, 1597

About this Item

[London], Jane Yetsweirt, 1597. Small 12mo, pp [408], printed in black letter throughout . Provenance: Georgius Huxley, Lincoln's Inn, 1672, inscription on front free endpaper; purchased from Kelly Law Books, 10 October 1944, pencil note. SECOND EDITION, first printed by Richard Tottel in 1579, an alphabetic dictionary of the precedents of those reigns listed under subject, one of the earliest examples of Common Law index in England. William Fleetwood was both lawyer and politician favored by Burghley, in his later years before his death in 1594 a London MP, also holding legal offices, including Queen's Sergeant in 1592. 1 volume. Bound in contemporary calf, neatly rebacked with red label, a little worn to upper corners, lower corners restored, bookplate of LA Law Library [purchased in 1944], text unstamped, a very good sound copy. Seller Inventory # 130530

Bibliographic Details

Title: Annalium tam Regum Edward quinti, ...

Publisher: Jane Yetsweirt

Publication Date: 1597

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good