Author: Charles I. Elton
Title: The Tenures of Kent
Description: London, James Parker and Co. 1867 . First edition. Cloth. An uncommon, first edition of Charles Elton's study of the tenures of Kent. First edition, in the publisher's original red cloth binding. Written by English politician and antiquary, Charles Isaac Elton, who was best known for his bestselling book, The Great Book-Collectors. This work documents the history of tenures in Kent, both before and after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. With chapters on Tenure by Barony, Knight-Service and Sergeanty, as well as information concerning the Domesday Survey and the limits of gavelkind in Kent, and much more.With a Foyle's bookseller label to the front paste down. Edmonds and Remnants bookbinder label to the rear paste down. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with bumping to the extremities and slight rubbing to the joints. A touch of fading to the spine and the occasional mark to the cloth. Hinges slightly strained but holding. Bookseller label to the front paste down and bookbinder label to the rear paste down. The odd mark to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with heavier spotting to the first and last pages and the odd spot throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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