{"product_id":"the-register-of-john-de-halton-bishop-of-carlisle-1st-edition","title":"The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle, A.D. 1292-1324, W. N. Thompson \u0026amp; T. F. Tout — First Edition \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Issued for the Canterbury and York Society, 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, 2 vols. in 1, pp. [N\/A].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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particularly when retaining both parts in a single contemporaneous binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential historical document, \u003ci\u003eThe Register of John de Halton\u003c\/i\u003e provides a meticulously transcribed record of the episcopal administration of the Diocese of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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54842306789715,"sku":"5375","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260823_225332.jpg?v=1788425599","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-register-of-john-de-halton-bishop-of-carlisle-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}