1826
by Hammond, Anthony
1826. Precursor to Peel's Acts [Hammond, Anthony (1758-1838)]. The Criminal Code. Forgery. London: Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, 1826. xxxvi, 380, [2] pp. Folio (13-1/4" x 8-1/2"). Contemporary three-quarter sheep over paper-covered boards, rebacked in morocco, blind fillets and gilt title, publication date and library name to spine, untrimmed edges. Moderate rubbing, a few faint stains to boards, corners bumped and somewhat worn, hinges cracked. Light toning to interior, light foxing to a few leaves, small library stamp to title page. $650. * Only edition. Hammond, a barrister and legal reformer, was commissioned by Parliament, under the (truncated)