De termino sancti Hillarii annis regni Regis Caroli secundi ... 1682-1683.

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De termino sancti Hillarii annis regni Regis Caroli secundi ... 1682-1683.

A report of the case of the quo warranto against the city of London, February 1682 to June 1683. A calligraphic copy, with dedication to John Borrett of the Inner Temple, the City Solicitor, 25 Sept. 1683. After the 'Finis' are a few lines in shorthand.

1 v. (242 leaves) ; 31 cm.

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