The complete constable. Directing constables, headboroughs, tithingmen, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, surveyors of the highways, and scavengers, in the duty of their offices, according to the power allowed them by the laws: wherein the constable's duty, relating to the passing of rogues, vagabonds, and sturdy beggards, is fully set forth. To which are added, An abstract of an act, 12 Q. A. relating to rogues, vagabonds and sturdy beggars. [An abstract] of an act, for preventing riots, &c. [An abstract] of an act for punishing robberies committed in houses. [An abstract] of an act for preventing mischiefs by fire

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  • The complete constable. Directing constables, headboroughs, tithingmen, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, surveyors of the highways, and scavengers, in the duty of their offices, according to the power allowed them by the laws: wherein the constable's duty, relating to the passing of rogues, vagabonds, and sturdy beggards, is fully set forth. To which are added, An abstract of an act, 12 Q. A. relating to rogues, vagabonds and sturdy beggars. [An abstract] of an act, for preventing riots, &c. [An abstract] of an act for punishing robberies committed in houses. [An abstract] of an act for preventing mischiefs by fire
  • Compleat constable.
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In the Savoy [London] : printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for T. Norris upon London Bridge, and Thomas Butler next Bernard's-Inn in Holborn, MDCCXXV [1725] The seventh edition, with additions.; ..
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Norris, Thomas, -1732, bookseller. ; E. and R. Nutt and R. Gosling, printer.
Publication year
1725
ESTC No.
N67723
Grub Street ID
49274
Description
[12], 168 p. ; 12°.
Note
First published in 1692 as 'The compleat constable'

The preface is signed: R.G. i.e. Robert Gardiner

On the title page, in order to save space, the repetition of "an abstract" has been represented by long dashes. These have been transcribed by "an abstract" in square brackets

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Below imprint on title page: Price bound one shilling

Signatures: A]6B-H]1]2.
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