Chitty On Crimes Appraisal

A Treatise on Crimes and Misdemeanors, Vol. 2 (Eighth Edition, 1923)

This item is the title page of 'A Treatise on Crimes and Misdemeanors,' Volume 2 of a two-volume set. The book is presented as the 'Eighth Edition,' indicating a long-standing and updated publication in the field of law. The primary author is Sir Wm. Oldnall Russell, Knt., described as the 'Late Chief Justice of Bengal,' with the Eighth Edition revised by Robert Ernest Ross and George Buchanan McClure. The publishers are listed as Stevens & Sons, Limited (119 & 120 Chancery Lane, London) and Sweet & Maxwell, Limited (3 Chancery Lane, London), both identified as 'Law Publishers.' The publication year is clearly stated as 1923, and it was 'Printed in England.' The physical appearance of the title page suggests it is made of good quality paper, with a slightly cream or off-white tone consistent with aged paper. The text is printed in black ink, utilizing various font sizes and styles to differentiate between the title, author's names, edition details, and publisher information. The overall layout is traditional for a legal treatise of its period, emphasizing clarity and information hierarchy. There are no immediate visible signs of significant damage such as tears, significant foxing, or water stains, suggesting the book is in good condition, as per the additional context. The edges of the page appear relatively clean, and the paper seems to have retained its integrity. The binding (though not visible in full) appears to be intact along the left margin, indicating it is still part of a bound volume. The lack of heavy wear on this page implies the book has been handled with care or has not seen excessive use for its age.