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Hall, Hubert [1857-1944]. The Antiquities and Curiosities of the Exchequer. Illustrated by Ralph Nevill. Preface by Sir John Lubbock. London: Elliot Stock, 1898. xiii, 230 pp. Illustrated. Octavo (5-1/2" x 8"). Attractive blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine, deckle edges. Moderate shelfwear, front hinge cracked but secure. Some foxing to first eight leaves, text otherwise clean. $45. * First edition, second issue. A title in The Camden Library Series that is valuable for its account of the Domesday Book and other early public records. Hall explores the ancient treasury of the kings of England, the design of their budgets and how they assessed taxes. Contents: "The Ancient Treasury of the Kings of England;" "Treasure and Records;" "The Exchequer House;" "the Officers of the Exchequer;" "The Chess Game;" "Exchequer Problems;" "The Making of the Budget."

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