1772
by Eden, William, Baron Auckland
1772. A Remarkable Precursor" to Bentham [Eden, William, Baron Auckland (1744-1814)]. Principles of Penal Law. Dublin: Printed for John Milliken, 1772. xxvii, [1], 331, [1] pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5"). Contemporary calf, rebacked in period style, blind fillets to boards, raised bands and retained contemporary lettering piece to spine. A few minor nicks and scuffs to boards, some rubbing to board edges with wear to corners, hinges partially cracked. Light toning to text, slightly heavier in places, negligible light foxing to a few leaves. A handsome copy. $450. * "Third" edition, actually a reprint of the second edition. First published in 1771, this important (truncated)