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[LAW]. PULTON, Fernando (1536-1618). De Pace Regis et Regni, viz. A Treatise declaring wich be the great and general Offences of the Realme, and the chiefs impediments to the peace of the King and the Kingdome, as Treasons, Homicides, and Felonies… London: Printed for the Companie of Stationers, 1610. Folio. Near contemporary full calf. Rebacked to style in modern calf, green gilt morocco lettering label, six raised bands, later endleaves (binding worn, soiled, hinges starting, title-page inserted, title-page worn, soiled, creased, two previous owner’s signatures, upper corner reinforced with tissue, text toned, worn, soiled). Provenance: bookplate of Sir John Percivale, Baronet on verso title-page. Second edition, with index, glossaries, and marginal notes. An early overview of English criminal law.