1806's Antique Reference Book

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This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of … Read more This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, published 1806.

Full title: Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem Sive Escaetarum - Printed by command of His Majesty King George III, in pursuance of an address of the House of Commons of Great Britain.

Fascinating public records, published by command of King George III
Large publication, creating a record of lands held at time of death, beginning in the reign of King Henry III
Later professional binding in a quality green textile cover with gold tooled titling
Printed in Latin, with title page and foreword in English across 534 pages
Pages intact, time worn but text perfectly legible - some colouration present

This is an interesting large antique reference book, printed by order of George III for the House of Commons. Presented in Latin and English, with a selection of parliamentary records intended for public consumption. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Max Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Max Height: 45.5cm (18'') See less