The Law and Practice as to Receivers appointed by The High Court of Justice, Fourth Edition (1900)

The item is a vintage legal textbook titled "The Law and Practice as to Receivers appointed by The High Court of Justice." This is the Fourth Edition of the work. The primary author is William Williamson Kerr, M.A., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. The Fourth Edition was prepared by Percy F. Wheeler, M.A., B.C.L. (late Vinerian Scholar, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law), and assisted by Charles Burney, B.A., Master of the Supreme Court. The book was published in London by Sweet & Maxwell, Limited, at 3. Chancery Lane, who are noted as Law Publishers. Additional publishers listed include Meredith, Ray and Littler, Manchester; and C.F. Maxwell, Melbourne and Sydney. The publication date is clearly stated as 1900. The visible page, likely the title page, is made of a cream or off-white paper, exhibiting a slight patination consistent with age. The text is printed in black ink, primarily in seriffed fonts, with key titles in larger, bolder typefaces. The left edge of the page shows the binding margin, suggesting a sewn or glued binding. No significant tears, stains, or foxing are immediately visible on this page. The overall condition appears to be good, indicated by the clean, legible presentation of the print and the absence of apparent damage to the paper. The craftsmanship is typical of academic and legal publications of the era, focusing on clarity and durability, rather than elaborate decorative elements. The item represents a historical legal reference work from the turn of the 20th century.