The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle — 1st Edition

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The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle — 1st Edition

Name: The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle — 1st Edition
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The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle, A.D. 1292-1324, W. N. Thompson & T. F. Tout — First Edition

Publication: London, Issued for the Canterbury and York Society, 1913

Formatting: 8vo, 2 vols. in 1, pp. [N/A].

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains firm and structurally sound, with the ribbed olive cloth showing only mild shelf-wear, primarily presenting as slight rubbing to the extremities and softening at the spine ends. The gilt lettering on the spine retains a respectable brightness, while the red-speckled text block edges are slightly faded but well-preserved. Internally, the hinges are tight and secure. Apart from a handsome engraved armorial-style bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, and some very minor, sporadic spotting towards the prelims and edges, the leaves remain crisp, clean, and highly legible throughout.

Catalogue Note: This copy is a first edition thus, uniquely comprising both Volume I and Volume II of the register (Series Volumes XII and XIII) bound together in a single, robust binding. The front pastedown features an intricate, illustrated 'Ex Libris' bookplate depicting a well-appointed gentleman's private library, adding a pleasing touch of provenance. Complete, unseparated primary source documents of this specific regional nature are scarce on the open market, particularly when retaining both parts in a single contemporaneous binding.

An essential historical document, The Register of John de Halton provides a meticulously transcribed record of the episcopal administration of the Diocese of Carlisle during the turbulent era of 1292 to 1324. Overseeing a border region profoundly impacted by the Scottish Wars of Independence, Halton's register offers unparalleled primary source insight into church governance, local taxation, and the broader socio-political struggles of Northern England during the reigns of Edward I and Edward II. Professor T. F. Tout's scholarly introduction contextualises the immense challenges faced by the diocese during this volatile medieval period.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: W. N. Thompson, T. F. Tout

Book Publisher: Canterbury and York Society

Book Language: English, Latin

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1913

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Canterbury and York Series

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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