Author: William Bohun
Title: The Law of Tithes
Description: In the Savoy [London], E. and R. Nutt, 1730 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of William Bohun's summary and account of the laws surrounding tithes in the first part of the eighteenth century. The very scarce first edition of William Bohun's summary of the legal history of eighteenth century tithes, in a smart full calf binding.Over the course of eleven chapters, Bohun discusses the nature, kinds, properties and incidents of tithes, with reference to 'how, and in what courts to be sued for and recovered'; the lands and persons charges with tithes, and who is exempt, and an account of 'by whom, to whom, when, and in what manner' tithes are payable.ESTC reference no. N10421. Page 343 misnumbered 334, as called for.Armorial bookplate of G. Helyar to the front pastedown.The very scarce first edition of this fascinating early eighteenth century legal work. In a full calf binding. Small loss to back strip head and tail. Rear joint, and tail of front joint, starting. Boards holding firm. Evidence of label removal to back strip. Rubbing to board perimeters. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: tithes land law william bohun english law land law g helyar None


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