- Bristol. The City Charters Containing the Original Institution of Mayors, Recorders, Sheriffs, Town-Clerks, and All Other Officers Whatsoever. As Also of a Common-Council, and the Ancient Laws and Customs of the City

Bristol, Sold by Felix Farley in Castle-Green, 1736. First edition. Leather. A fascinating 18th-century survey of Bristol's city charters and bounds, in full blind-stamped calf. The first and only edition of this work. Bound in full calf, with decorative blind-stamping to the boards and spine. With an engraved frontispiece. Collated, complete. Containing an overview of laws and customs of the city, including those that apply to mayors, sheriffs, town-clerks and all other officers. Also with a 1736 survey of the city's bounds, measured by boundary stones used on the Gloucester side and Somersetshire side.ESTC No.T143949 Bound in full calf, with decorative blind-stamping to the boards and spine. Externally, with slight rubbing and scuffs and marks to the extremities, otherwise smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are toned, with scattered spotting throughout. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front free endpaper and front paste down. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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