1923 Book Appraisal

A Treatise on Crimes and Misdemeanors, Volume 1 (Eighth Edition, 1923)

The item is the title page of a substantial legal treatise titled "A TREATISE ON CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS." It is identified as Volume 1 of an "EIGHTH EDITION" printed in "TWO VOLUMES." The original author is listed as "SIR WM. OLDNALL RUSSELL, KNT., Late Chief Justice of Bengal." The editors for this edition are "ROBERT ERNEST ROSS" and "GEORGE BUCHANAN McCLURE," both identified with legal institutions (The Middle Temple and The Inner Temple and South Eastern Circuit, respectively). The publication details clearly state 'LONDON: STEVENS & SONS, Limited, 119 & 120 CHANCERY LANE' and 'SWEET & MAXWELL, Limited, 3 CHANCERY LANE' as 'Law Publishers.' The publication year is precisely "1923," and it is marked as "(Printed in England)." The page itself appears to be of a laid or somewhat textured paper, common for books of this era, showing a slight off-white or cream tint consistent with age and natural yellowing. The print is in black ink, clear and crisp. The typography varies, with larger, bolded serif fonts used for the main title and author names, and smaller, standard serif fonts for subsidiary information. The overall impression is one of a professionally produced academic or legal text. Given it's a title page, the dimensions cannot be fully ascertained but it likely belongs to a quarto or octavo format, typical for legal tomes. The condition is stated as 'excellent,' which is supported by the visible lack of creases, tears, foxing, or significant discoloration on this particular page. The binding edge on the left shows no signs of detachment or wear, indicating the book is well-preserved. There are no notable stamps, inscriptions, or unique markings beyond the standard publishing information.