John Riddell Advocate (11 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Original cloth binding with printed spine label. Pp. 205 plus four pages of publisher's catalogue. Very good, clean condition. Many of the pages remain uncut.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original quarter cloth binding with paper-covered boards, printed spine label. Pp. 151 plus four pages of publisher's catalogue. Light wear and discolouration to the covers; hinges very sound, contents very good. This copy has the author's name in manuscript on the title page; there is no reason to suspect it was not the author's copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original quarter cloth binding with paper-covered boards, printed spine label. Pp. 224 plus five pages of publisher's catalogue. Contains I. Reply to Mr. Tytler's Historical Remarks on the Death of Richard II; II. Observations on certain points in the late Memoirs of Merchiston; III. The Law of Legitimation etc; IV. Nature of our ancient canons etc. etc. Some wear and discolouration to the covers; hinges very sound, contents very good. This copy has the author's name in manuscript on the title page; there is no reason to suspect it was not the author's copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original purple cloth binding, rather mottled and faded, with printed spine label. Pp. 146. This copy has been inscribed to Robert Liddell by the author, otherwise unmarked. Contents in very good, clean condition. Inscribed by Author(s).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and legal evolution of Scottish peerages, particularly focusing on the descent of titles, honours and dignities. The author carefully examines a range of historical documents, including royal charters and legal decisions. The book also explores the influence of English law on Scottish peerage practices, tracing the legal principles that have shaped the unique characteristics of the Scottish honours system. The author challenges some long-held assumptions about the inheritance of Scottish peerages, offering a fresh perspective on the subject. By shedding light on the complexities and nuances of Scottish peerage law, this book provides valuable insights for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the Scottish nobility. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good Only. "Involving the Questions of Jurisdiction, and Forfeiture: together, with an Exposition of Our Genuine, Original Consistorial Law." Book has moderate to significant age/use wear including spine and edge fading, rub marks, scuffs, edge splitting, inner hinge cracking, etc. Book. …