Leges Marchiarum or Border-Laws, Containing Several Original..

1705. London, 1705. 1st ed.. London, 1705. 1st ed. The Union of Scotland and England [Nicolson], William, Lord Bishop of Carlisle [1665-1727]. Leges Marchiarum, or Border-Laws: Containing Several Original Articles and Treaties, Made and Agreed upon by the Commissioners of the Respective Kings of England and Scotland, for the Better Preservation of Peace and Commerce upon the Marches of Both Kingdoms: From the Reign of Henry III. To the Union of the Two Crowns, in K. James I. With a Preface, and an Appendix of Charters and Records, Relating to the Said Treaties. London: Printed for Tim. Goodwin, 1705. [viii], lvi, 388, [4] pp. Includes four-page publisher catalogue. With a half-title. Octavo (7-1/2" x 4-1/2"). Later three-quarter sheep over marbled boards, raised bands, blind fillets and gilt ornaments and title to spine, edges rouged, endpapers renewed. Light rubbing to boards, moderate rubbing to extremities, front joint starting at head, corners lightly bumped and worn. Light toning to interior, more moderate in places, occasional light foxing, light soiling in a few places, ownership signature (P. Neill) to head of title page. $400. * First edition. Nicholson, Lord Bishop of Carlisle, was a strong advocate of the union of England and Scotland. Published two years before the Act of Union, his Leges Marchiarum addresses numerous issues regarding the union of these two states. A second edition was published in 1747. English Short-Title Catalogue T56114.