Large Infolio Of 1748 Collection Of Canonical And Beneficial Jurisprudence, In Alphabetical Order

This large folio book in speckled calf, spine decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title marbled guards, red edges, two-tone title for this "Collection of Canonical and Beneficial Jurisprudence, in alphabetical order": with the Peagmatics, Concordats, Bulls & Indults of the Popes; Ordinances, Edicts & Declarations of our Kings; Judgments & Regulations made on this Matter in different Courts of the Kingdom, up to the present. By Me Guy du Rousseaud de la Combe, Lawyer in Parliament; on the Memoirs of the late Me Fuet, also Lawyer in Parliament. In Paris at Joseph Saugrain, Bookseller, Grand'Salle du Plais, at the Bonne-Foy couronnee. M.DCC. XLVIII. This beautiful copy in its period binding is a wonderful overview of Ecclesiastical Laws and Royal Power, in particular the right of Regale (Taxes)... A reference piece for historians passionate about the Ancien Régime and its Institutions with a concern for clarity... An overview in alphabetical order