The History and Analysis of the Common Law of England by Mathew Hale

Published in 1987, a Legal Classics Library first edition, first printing. This is a beautiful exact facsimile copy of the 1713 first printing. Beautifully bound in genuine leather, hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated hubbed design (raised ridges) on spine, stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful oil on water patterned.

Condition: NEAR FINE. Some blemishes to the gilded edges, very light rubbing and a few spots of light dust soiling else FINE. A beautiful copy!

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