King's Books - Definition - Law Dictionary

Definition :

King's Books. They contain the Valor Beneficiorum-i.e., value of every ecclesiastical benefice and preferment, according to which valuation the first-fruits and tenths were collected and paid, and the clergy rated. This value was certified by certain commissioners, pursuant to 26 Hen. 8, c. 3, confirmed by 1 Eliz. c. 4.