An Institute of The Law of Scotland, Volume I by James Badenach Nicolson
1871. New Edition. 656 pages. Fully bound in leather. Ex Libris plate to front pastedown. Volume I of II. Light thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Hinges are moderately cracked, exposing netting and causing boards to be loose. Binding otherwise remains very firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall; heavier to rear board. Spine has heavier rubbing and tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.