Description: Click here to see our other books! A Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown William Hawkins; Thomas Leach [ed.] 1795 G. G. and J. Robinson : London 10" by 6.5" 2-659 [68]; 562 [44]; 376 [99]; 511 [116]pp SUMMARY The complete four volume seventh edition of William Hawkins's influential treatise on the criminal law of England. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Hawkins, a barrister and serjeant-at-law, was best known for this work, in which he provides a comprehensive guide to English criminal law and procedure.It covers a wide range of topics related to criminal law, including the nature of crime, criminal procedure, the roles and powers of judges and juries, and the various crimes and offenses that were punishable under English law in the eighteenth century.First published in 1716, Hawkins's work went through eight editions, with the last edition published in 1824.ESTC Citation No. T114700Edited and expanded by Thomas Leach.A smart seventh edition of this notable work, recognised for its clear and concise writing style, as well as its practical approach to criminal law. He emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of defendants and ensuring fair trials. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Volumes I and IV rebacked, with boards restored and back strips laid down, and retaining the original endpapers. Head and tails of volume II front joint and volume III rear joint starting, with boards holding firm. Worming to tail of front pastedown of volume II, and to the tail of each leaf of volume II up to page 47, with a small wormhole running to page 173, not affecting text. Worming to front and rear pastedown of volume III, with minor wormholes throughout the volume, most concentrated between front free endpaper and page sixteen, and to final fourteen leaves of volume, not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: William Hawkins; Thomas Leach [ed.]
Publisher: G. G. and J. Robinson
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1795
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 5.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
