Dugdale, William.: Origines Juridiciales, or Historical Memorials of the English Laws, Courts of Justice, Forms of Tryal, Punishment in Cases Criminal, Law-Writers, Law Books, Grants and Settlements of Estates, Degree of Serjent, Innes of Court and Chancery. , LONDON: Printed by Tho. Newcomb, for Abel Roper, John Martin, and Henry Herringman, 1671.

Second Edition. The first edition, published in 1666, was mostly destroyed in the great fire of London - see Pepys' diary "[15th April 1667: purchased] 'Dugdale’s History of the Inns of Court,' of which there was but a few saved out of the fire". Attractively bound in recent panelled calf with raised bands, contrasting labels and gilt decoration. Folio, pp., [viii] 336 [iv] 116 [iii] + errata + 6 plates (three by Hollar). Title page in red and black with Imprimatur facing, full-page illustrations of coats of arms included in pagination. A few notes to the margins in a neat hand otherwise the contents are very clean and tight. Overall an excellent copy of Dugdales important legal history. (Book ref. 984 )  £ 575.00

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