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1714 The Laws of Honour: Or, A Compendious Account of the Ancient Derivation of all Titles, Dignities, Offices, &c.
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce, Signed Binding
The scarce first edition of this work.
A detailed and informative guide to the ranks of nobility and titles of honour during the reign of Queen Anne, present alongside an explanation of the nation's civil and military offices.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and two further engraved plates. Collated, complete.
In a signed calf binding by A. R. Adams & Son, with endpapers renewed.
ESTC T142006
With an appendix to the rear.
Featuring a wealth of information including 'Privileges of the Peerage, and the Parliament, the True Rank of all Dignify'd Persons, the most memorable Debates and Cases of Parliament, upon Claim of Honours, Precedency or otherwise. With a Compleat and Useful Table of of the Nobility setting forth their ancient and present Honours, Offices Employments, Creations, Successions' etc.
Condition
In a signed full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip, and endpapers renewed. A touch of rubbing to back strip head, otherwise externally fine. Internally, firmly bound. First few leaves age toned, with pages otherwise a touch age toned but generally clean and bright.
Very Good Indeed
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