The Fleet Registers. Compromising the History of Fleet Marriages, and Some Account of the Parsons and Marriage-House Keepers, with Extracts to Which are Added Notices of May Fair, Mint, and Savoy Chapels

Published by Rivington, Henry Butterworth, Edward Suter, London, 1833

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The scarce first edition of John Southerden Burn's history of irregular and clandestine 'Fleet marriages'. The scarce first edition of this work by English solicitor and antiquary John Southerden Burn.Burn examines the history of Fleet marriages, the commonly occurring irregular and clandestine marriages that regularly took place in England prior to the Marriage Act 1753. The term typically referred to marriages which took place in London's Fleet Prison or its surrounding area during the seventeenth and early eighteenth century.A leaf inserted prior to the title page bears the armorial bookplate of English balloonist, lawyer, and politician Robert Hollond.With the stamp 'Literary Union' to the head of the title page and head of 'Chapter I' leaf.With an advertisement leaf to the rear.This popular work reaches a third edition by 1846. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Light rubbing to joints and back strip. Rear hinge starting, with board firmly held. Front hinge strained, but holding firm. Former owner's bookplate leaf inserted prior to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise exceptionally bright. Stamp to head of title page, and further stamp to head of chapter 1. Very Good.…

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Title
The Fleet Registers. Compromising the History of Fleet Marriages, and Some Account of the Parsons and Marriage-House Keepers, with Extracts to Which are Added Notices of May Fair, Mint, and Savoy Chapels
Author
John Southerden Burn
Publisher
Rivington, Henry Butterworth, Edward Suter, London
Publication year
1833
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
9" by 6"

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