The history of the common law
By: by Sir Matthew Hale, knt. Lord Chief Justice of England in the reign of Charles the Second
Edition: The fourth edition corrected; with notes, references and some account of the life of the author. : By Charles Runnington, Esq. barrister at law.
Publisher: Printed for James Moore, 45, College-Green.
Published: 1792
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
Subjects: Common law; History; Early works to 1800; Civil law; Law
Other titles: History of the common law of England; Analysis of the civil part of the law; Analysis of the law
Notes: In 2 parts.

Caption and running title, pt. 1: The history of the common law of England.

Pt. 2 has separate title page, with title: An analysis of the civil part of the law. By Sir Matthew Hale. The fourth edition.

Caption and running title, pt. 2: The analysis of the law.

The two parts separately paginated, but signing continuous.

Collation: [pi]² a⁶ b⁸ B-2E⁸ 2F⁴ [$2 (+G3 -R1) signed]

Plate has diagram titled "Arbor civilis".

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

English Short Title Catalogue ESTCT78586

Received Oct. 13, 1905; bound June 1942.

Ex libris John L. Riker.

Plate tipped in facing title page.

On front flyleaf, signature of John L. Riker, in a late 18th or 19th century hand.