Kings Bench Forms Appraisal

Chitty and Jacob's Queen's Bench Forms, Nineteenth Edition

The item is identified as the title page of a substantial legal reference book titled "Chitty and Jacob's Queen's Bench Forms," specifically the Nineteenth Edition. This volume is an integral part of "The Common Law Library" series, designated as 'Number 4'. The primary author or editor is I. H. Jacob, LL.B., who held the distinguished position of 'A Master of the Supreme Court, Queen's Bench Division,' underscoring the book's authoritative legal standing and practical relevance. A significant feature is the foreword, penned by 'The Right Honourable Lord Parker of Waddington,' who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England, lending further prestige and credibility to the content. The book was published by Sweet & Maxwell in London, a globally recognized and highly reputable publisher of legal texts, ensuring quality production and scholarly rigor. The visible page is printed on a clean, light cream-colored paper, featuring sharp black typography. The physical condition, as observed from this title page, is excellent; there are no discernible signs of wear such as tears, significant foxing, stains, or substantial creasing, which aligns with the provided 'Good condition' assessment. A slight, natural curve along the left edge of the page suggests it is part of a bound volume currently open. Given Lord Parker of Waddington's tenure as Lord Chief Justice (1958-1971), this specific Nineteenth Edition can be reliably dated to circa late 1950s to early 1970s. Its status as a nineteenth edition illustrates its enduring importance and continued utility within the legal profession, particularly for procedural forms and precedents within the Queen's Bench Division.