Britton
by John le Breton
Attributed to John le Breton or Britton (d. 1275), but largely based on the practical parts on "De legibus et consuetudinibus Angliae" (1250-1260) by Henry de Bracton with the addition of such statutes and legal changes as were necessary to bring Bracton's law up to date. [1] . The origins of Britton may be traced to a project of Edward I to produce a digest of the English law in the spirit of Justinian's Institutes. Britton's book was the oldest English law book in the French language and was first published in 1540. [2]
Bibliographic Information
Author: John le Breton
Title: Britton
Published: London: Printed by the assignes of John Moore Esquire, 1640.
Edition:
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in full antique calf, rebacked with original backstrip laid on, raised bands to spine, gilt lettered red morocco label. Purchased from Roger Middleton Fine and Rare Books.
