City of London:

THE PLEADINGS, ARGUMENTS, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURT OF KINGS-BENCH UPON THE QUO WARRANTO, TOUCHING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LONDON; WITH THE JUDGMENT ENTRED THEREUPON. THE WHOLE PLEADINGS FAITHFULLY TAKEN FROM THE RECORD.

London: Printed for T.D. and B.T. and are to be sold by S. Keble... 1696. 4to. [4], 35, [1 blank], 22, 16, 25-55, [1 blank], 55, [1], 65-126 pp. First leaf strengthened at margins, light rubberstamp to title page, light dusting and wear. Hole at one leaf affects several words. Good+ in modern green buckram, title and call number stamped on spine in gilt.

The Plea expresses the Corporation of London's determination to retain and, if possible, expand, its freedoms despite the attempted encroachments of the King.
ESTC R28154. Wing P2528. Item #34541

Price: $350.00