12mo. xiv, 309pp, [1]. With a half-title. Partially unopened in modern green cloth, ruled and lettered in gilt to spine. Very occasional light spotting. Presentation copy, inked inscription to half-title: 'From the Author'.

Subtitled 'Progressive Thoughts on the Practical Working of the House of Commons before and since the Reform Bill', James Hall's 'Jotting Book' contains his musings on the progression of 1832's Reform Bill, a motion which widened the vote to encompass England's middle class men.