COMMONPLACE BOOK. - Anthony HIGHMORE. [A manuscriptmonplace bookpiled by Anthony Highmore, legal writer. N.p.: circa 1800.] 229pp., manuscript, 8vo (185 x 122mm.) Excerpts in a single legible hand relating to literary, legal and philosophical matters. (Browning, occasional spotting.) Later green paper-covered boards, morocco lettering pieces to the spine (wear to lettering pieces, Highmore's armorial bookplate to the front pastedown). Note: Highmore was an active abolitionist. He also wrote papers on Fox's libel bill, charities, excise and a paper on idiocy and lunacy.Buyer’s (including @ ) of the price. Lots purchased online via will attract an additional of (including @ ) of the price.