[England, Laws] Magna Carta in F., London, 1529 [1539], old calf

England. Laws

Magna carta in f. whereunto is added more statutes than ever was imprynted in any one boke before this tyme with an Alminacke & a Calender to know the mootes. [London: Robert Redman], 1529 [1539]

agenda 12mo (131 x 630mm.), first and last quires printed in red and black, with blank leaf π8, woodcut initials, later calf, lacking final three leaves (one text leaf with colophon and two blanks), title leaf repaired in gutter, a few small wormholes at end, rebacked

A charming pocket edition of the laws of England.

LITERATURE:

Beale, English Law S8; STC 9273

PROVENANCE:

William Hobson, cancelled inscription on title-page and ownership inscription on T12v, in a 16th century hand; John Colfo[-] 1604, Robert Kesk[-], early signatures on blank leaf π8; [--] Robson, early inscription at end