MANUSCRIPT. [The Bishop of Durham’s Halmote court proceedings. N.p.]

MANUSCRIPT. [The Bishop of Durham’s Halmote court proceedings. N.p.] 1859-1862. Manuscript, 571pp., 4to (323 x 199mm.) 286 leaves hand-written recto and verso in one neat and legible hand relating the Halmote manorial court proceedings, 32pp. manuscript alphabetical and tabulated index of names at front. (Toning.) Original full calf (spine detached, worn). Note: the Halmote court of the Bishop of Durham estate managed the copyhold and legal issues of tenants in Durham and some surrounding areas from the middle ages until the 20th century.

Estimate:£40

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