Regiam Majestatem; The avld lavves and constitvtions of Scotland faithfvllie collected fvrth of the register, and other avld authentick bukes, fra the dayes of King Malcolme the second, vntill the time of King James the first, of gude memorie: and trewlie corrected in sindrie faults, and errours, committed by ignorant writers. And translated out of Latine in Scottish language, to the vse and knawledge of all the subjects within this Realme. with ane large table of the contents thereof; quhereunto are adioined twa treatises, the ane, anent the order of proces observed before the lords of counsell, and session ; the other of crimes, and judges in criminall causes.
Edinburgh: Thomas Finlason, 1609. First edition. 4to. Two volumes in one. v1: [6], 159 pp. / v2: [1], 182, [4] pp. Calf binding, gilt embossed lettering on spine label, gilt cover vignette, raised bands, endpapers wrinkled, corners of title and dedication page creased, contents tight and clean, volume is in overall good condition. (96120). Item #10662
Printer's device on title-page, head- and tailpieces, initials, factotums; royal coat of arms on title-page verso and in various headpieces. Sideglosses. Book-Plate of Lord John Murray , Banner Cross.
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