Folio (12 inches). 29 Victoria, Chapter 19. Caption title, pages 209-212. Engraved Royal coat of arms. Neatly extracted from a bound volume and expertly mended. This Act introduced a new oath to be taken by Members of Parliament that did not contain the words - on the true faith of a Christian - thus enabling Jews to be sworn in as members of the House of Commons and House of Lords. The object of the Act was to create a simplified and uniform oath which all members of Parliament alike might take, regardless of which religious denomination they were associated with. Seller Inventory # 139

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Title: PARLIAMENTARY OATHS ACT (1866). An Act to ...

Publisher: London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode

Publication Date: 1866

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Rare and scholarly books, documents, manuscripts, and ephemera related to early British, Canadian, and American history. Historical legislation and legal documents are of particular interest. Knowledgeable and courteous service with more than twenty years in the rare book trade. Printed catalogues and lists are occasionally issued. All materials offered are authentic and complete. Repairs done to archival standards. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

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