BLACKSTONE, William (1723-1780). A Discourse on the Study of the Law; being an introductory lecture, read in the public schools, October XXV, M.DCC.LVIII. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1758. 4° (254 x 200mm). With a final advertisement leaf. (Some corners creased.) Contemporary comb-marbled wrappers, deckle edges, front cover inscribed 'Duplicate'.

BLACKSTONE, William (1723-1780). A Discourse on the Study of the Law; being an introductory lecture, read in the public schools, October XXV, M.DCC.LVIII. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1758. 4° (254 x 200mm). With a final advertisement leaf. (Some corners creased.) Contemporary comb-marbled wrappers, deckle edges, front cover inscribed 'Duplicate'.

FIRST EDITION of Blackstone's 'elegant and admired' inaugural lecture as Vinerian professor of the Laws of England in October 1758. RARE ON THE MARKET. No sale recorded in AE or ABPC since 1968. Higgs 1841.