284. Blanc, Eugene, Jr. Winard, Arthur I., Editor. New York Law of Mechanics’ Liens. Albany: Matthew Bender & Company, 1949. xxviii, 882 pp. Original cloth, some shelfwear. Owner stamps to edges and endleaves, internally clean. $85.
* “I have made a sharp division between public and private liens. This is of only because that division is inherent in the statute, but also because I believe it leads to greater clarity and sharpness of thought...”: Introduction iii-iv.

285. Marks, Edward. Jensen On The Mechanics’ Lien Law of the State of New York. Completely Rewritten With New Forms. New York: Clark Boardman Co., Ltd., 1963. ix, 780 pp. [With] 1968 Cumulative Supplement pocket part. Original cloth, light shelfwear, internally clean. $90.
* Fourth and last edition. This distinguished long-lived treatise was first published by C. Arthur Jensen in 1910 under the title, A Treatise on the Mechanics’ Lien Law of the State of New York.

286. McKinney’s Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated. St. Paul, MN: West Group. Complete set with all revised volumes through 2005 pocket part supplements. Ex-private law firm library, very good condition. Publisher’s Price $3,113. Special $995.
* Contains the full text of the New York Constitution, statutes, court orders and rules of New York courts, local federal district court and bankruptcy court. Extensively annotated with notes of decisions, legislative history, references to West’s McKinney’s Forms, USCA, and the Key Number System.

287. [New York]. Laws of the State of New-York. Published by Authority. Albany: Printed by Charles R. and George Webster, 1802. Two volumes. [2], 691; [5], 544, [12] pp. Octavo (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Contemporary calf, red lettering pieces, worn with some chipping to head and tail of both, joints cracked but holding, occasional foxing, browning to a few leaves. Handsome signature of Philip Verplanck and “1805” to front free endpapers in bold hand, that of William Verplanck to Volume One free endpaper and Volume Two title page. A nice set. $250.
* Contains the state constitution (Kingston, 1777), amendments (Albany 1801, approved by convention president Aaron Burr) and laws from 1783 to 1802. Includes many interesting laws relating to land rights, such as those involving Governor’s Island and Staten Island; waterways, roads, Indians, banks, insolvent debtors, religious incorporations, and numerous laws relating to slaves. Also includes the Constitution of the United States with amendments thereto through the 11th amendment. With substantial indexes and subscriber list. A fascinating window into the state’s affairs at the dawn of the nineteenth century. Babbitt, Hand-List of Legislative Sessions and Session Laws 350.

288. New York Practice. Third Edition. Practitioner Treatise Series. David D. Siegel. St. Paul, Minn., 1999. xl, 1301 pp. [With] 2003-2004 Pocket Part Supplement. Ex-library with stamps, else very good. Publisher’s Price $175. Special $50.
* Provides an extensive guide to New York practice, reviewing significant issues, principles, and exceptions. Addresses the adoption of the filing system for commencing actions in Supreme and County Courts, amended disclosure provisions, and statutory and caselaw changes. Discusses similarities and differences between state and federal practices. Section titles discuss: The Courts and Their Jurisdiction; The Statute of Limitations; Personal Jurisdiction; Appearance; Venue; Parties; Papers; Pleadings; Motions Practice; Accelerated Judgment; Provisional Remedies; Disclosure; Pretrial Incidents; The Trial; The Judgment; Res Judicata; Enforcement of Judgments; Appeals; Special Proceedings; Small Claims; Arbitration; Federal Practice Reviewed and Compared: Parallels and Pitfalls.