Lot 277

Blackstone, William
Commentaries on the laws of England

Auction: 8 February 2006 at 11:00 GMT
£251
Description
book the first [the second]. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1766-67. second edition, 2 volumes (of 4), engraved Table of Consanguinity and folding table of Descent in volume 2, contemporary light tan calf, small gilt monograms of Dukes of Richmond and Gordon, wear to heads and tails (2)
Provenance: With the Gordon Castle book-labels and monogram of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon on the spines. Loosely inserted is a receipt of 1767 for the original purchase of these two volumes by the Duke of Gordon from James Robson, Bookseller, in New Bond Street, London.
