By Henry Elsynge
London   Thomas Dring
6" by 4" [12], 1-371pp
The fourth edition of House of Commons clerk Henry Elsynge's very scarce guide to the English parliamentary process.
By Henry Elsynge

1679 The Ancient Method and Manner of Holding Parliaments in England

London   Thomas Dring
6" by 4" [12], 1-371pp
The fourth edition of House of Commons clerk Henry Elsynge's very scarce guide to the English parliamentary process.
£450.00
: 0.5kgs / : 855F5

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Description

Leather Binding, Very Scarce

The fourth edition of Elsynge's work, first published in 1660 and very scarce in all editions.

ESTC Citation No. R32833

With the register A6, B-Q12, R6. With leaf L3 miss-signed L2. Collated, complete.

Elsynge provides a detailed account of the parliamentary procedure in England, written in response to changes that were taking place in parliamentary procedure at the time, as Parliament was becoming more assertive in its dealings with the monarchy.

The book outlines the traditional way of holding Parliaments in England, including the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons, the order of business, and the procedures for passing bills, and the role of the Speaker.

A smart copy of this very scarce source of insight into the parliamentary process in seventeenth century England.

Condition

In a full calf binding. Externally, very smart, with minor losses of leather to back strip head and tail, and head of front joint starting. Hinges lightly strained, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd spot.

Very Good

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