[Caption title:] The case of James Makgill claiming the Honours, Titles, and Dignities of Viscount of Oxfurd, and Lord Makgill of Cousland

Published by [s.n.], [1734], [London?]

Seller: Antiquates Ltd - ABA, ILAB, Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomAntiquates Ltd - ABA, ILAB

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 15, 2015

Association member: ABAPBFAILAB

Condition: Used

£ 450.00

£ 25.00 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Single sheet, engraved pedigree to recto, docket title to verso. Several old vertical and horizontal folds. James Makgill (d. 1747) made his claim to the Viscountcy of Oxfurd (also called Oxenford and Oxfuird) in Scotland in 1734. The title was created in 1651 for Sir James Makgill, first Baronet, along with the subsidiary title of Lord Makgill of Cousland, also in the Peerage of Scotland, with remainder to 'his heirs male of tailzie and provision whomsoever'. The remainder to heirs male whatsoever was a Scottish concept that permitted inheritance by persons not descended from the original grantee, but descended in the male line from male-line ancestors of the grantee. However, on the death of the first Viscount's son, the Lordship and Viscountcy were assumed (wrongfully according to a 1977 decision by the House of Lords) by his daughter Christian. The attempts of James Makgill, de jure fourth Viscount of Oxfuird, to prove his claim were ultimately unsuccessful. ESTC records copies at three locations in the British Isles (BL, House of Lords, and Oxford), and two further in North America (Folger and York). ESTC T142973. Size: Dimension 340 x 500 mm.…

Seller Inventory # AQ29167

Bibliographic details

Title
[Caption title:] The case of James Makgill claiming the Honours, Titles, and Dignities of Viscount of Oxfurd, and Lord Makgill of Cousland
Author
[MAKGILL, James]
Publisher
[s.n.], [1734], [London?]

Antiquates Ltd - ABA, ILAB

Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 15, 2015

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item5 to 10 business days10 to 20 business days
First item£ 25.00£ 25.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Check
  • Invoice
  • Money Order
  • Paypal

Store description

Established 2007, Antiquates Ltd is an Antiquarian bookseller with a large, custom built shop in the heart of the Dorset countryside. We sell fine and rare books from our Wareham shop, in catalogues, and via our website (www.antiquates.co.uk). Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children, we nevertheless stock a wide range of works on paper from 1500-present - including modern first editions. Our bias is towards the unusual, the interesting and the important - and always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy; we are just the place if you're looking for an extra-special gift for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation. (Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm)…

Specialty

Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children. We always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Antiquates Ltd

The Conifers, Valley Road
Corfe Castle, Dorset, United Kingdom BH20 5HU