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1744 · réf. 954F60 — Edinburgh: Richard Watkins 1744 . Leather. Good. 7" by 4.5". None. The scarce 1744 edition of this informative and fascinating collection of statutes relating to the election of MPs in Scotland. The scarce 1744 edition of this work concluding at the 1743 session of the Scottish parliament.This historical legal reference work compiles all the acts of Parliament specifically related to the election of MPs in Scotland and was designed to consolidate the various laws governing parliamentary elections into a single source.The work outlines the roles and responsibilities of officials involved in managing elections like sheriffs and returning officers.ESTC T179848Ink inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Lacking a front blank.An informative legal reference work including statutes addressing who is eligible to vote or stand for election how constituencies are defined how elections are to be conducted and what constitutes electoral offences such as bribery. In a full calf binding. Minor loss of calf to back strip head otherwise externally excellent. Ink inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Lacking a front blank. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright with light spotting. Worming to tail of front pastedown to tail of page 20 with two minor worm holes to fore edge of pages 21 to 172. Further small areas of worming to tail of fore edge of rear free endpaper and pastedown. Good Richard Watkins hardcover