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LAMOTHE, John Corlett. Statute laws of the isle of man, promulgated from the year 1853 to the year 1861 inclusive: with a short appendix, containing the rules of the chancery and exchequer courts, made during that period, &c., &c...

Douglas [Isle of Man]. Printed and published by Harriet Curphey, 1862. First edition.
8vo. vi, [2], 403pp, [1]. Partially unopened in original publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Rubbed, heavily marked. Blind-stamp of Douglas-based bookseller John Mylrea to FFEP, marginal loss to head of leaves Q7-8, occasional ink-stains, scattered spotting.
The first edition of a legal record compiling all Manx statute laws promulgated between 1853 and 1861, compiled by John Corlett LaMothe (1838-1898), who served as Secretary of Keys for Bride parish between 1884-98.
£ 150.00 Antiquates Ref: 33025