Click for full-size.
The Lives of the Lord Chancellors. 10 vols. Complete Set
by Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell; Mallory, John
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Clark, New Jersey, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
1874. A Handsomely Bound Copy of Campbell's Lives of the Lord Chancellors Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell [1779-1861]. Mallory, John Allen, Editor. Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England, From the Earliest Times Till the Reign of Queen Victoria. Boston, Estes & Lauriat, 1874-1875. 10 volumes. Frontispieces. Plates. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Contemporary three-quarter morocco over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt title and blind and gilt ornaments to spines, marbled edges and endleaves. Light rubbing to boards, moderate rubbing to extremities, minor nicks to spines, several hinges cracked or starting, light toning to interiors. $250. * Later edition. This classic study, which went through several editions, is an incomparable storehouse of legal history and anecdote. Mallory was a New York City attorney. "From the first moment [the success of this work] was unmistakable.": Atlay, The Victorian Chancellors II:181-183 cited in Marke, A Catalogue of the Law Collection at New York University (1953) 151.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- The Lawbook Exchange Ltd
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 74312
- Title
- The Lives of the Lord Chancellors. 10 vols. Complete Set
- Author
- Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell; Mallory, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1874
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- LEGAL HISTORY, DECORATIVE, GREAT BRITAIN, BINDINGS, SCHOL1626, 74312.JPG
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian & Scholarly;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
The Lawbook Exchange Ltd
All items are offered subject to prior sale. We are happy to accept orders by telephone, fax, e-mail or through our website. We welcome visitors, although an advance contact is advised. Our office hours are: Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Terms: Appropriate sales tax will be added for residents of New Jersey. Foreign remittances must be in U.S. dollars, by check drawn on a U.S. bank, by international money order, or by wire transfer. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express credit cards. Shipping Charges: Will be applied to all orders. Domestic orders will be shipped via either Federal Express Ground Service or United Parcel Service, unless we receive other instructions. All overseas orders will be shipped via Federal Express, or USPS Air Service. All books are packed with requisite care. Warranty & Returns: Any item may be returned within fourteen (14) days of receipt for any reason; prior notification is necessary and returned items must be carefully packed and arrive safely. On-Line Catalogues: Our latest catalogues, some featuring specific subjects and special offers, can be viewed on our website. We purchase books on topics similar to those which appear in our inventory, and appreciate offers of either single items or whole collections.
About the Seller
The Lawbook Exchange Ltd
Biblio member since 2005
Clark, New Jersey
About The Lawbook Exchange Ltd
Founded in 1983, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. is devoted to all aspects of law and its history. It has two main components. The Antiquarian Book Department offers a wide range of Continental, British, and American books, manuscripts, and ephemera from the medieval era through the twentieth century. The Publications Department offers reprints of over 1,000 landmark or otherwise interesting works, many with newly commissioned introductions, and several original publications. The Lawbook Exchange also offers appraisals and provides assistance with collection development. Originally a company that serviced law firms exclusively, it now serves thousands of lawyers,scholars, and institutions worldwide.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Collecting Children’s Literature
Children’s books are among some of the most popular themes to build a book collection on. Learn a bit more in our Brief History of Children’s Literature.
How to identify a rare book
There are several important points to keep in mind when trying to determine if a book can be considered "rare". Read here to learn more.Learn how to determine if a book is rare
