A Masterwork of Jurisprudence and the Definitive Victorian Successor to Blackstone Stephen, Henry John. New Commentaries on the Laws of England (Partly Founded on Blackstone). Originally published: London: H. Butterworth, 1841-1845. 4 volumes. Folding table. xxvi, 588; xii, 622; xii, 744; x, 572 pp. Reprinted 2005 by The Lawbook Exchange..... More
First American Edition of Stephens's New Commentaries Stephen, Henry John [1787-1864]. New Commentaries on the Laws of England (Partly Founded on Blackstone). New-York: Halsted & Voorhies, 1841-1846. [Imprint varies: Volumes II-IV state New-York: John S, Voorhies.] Four volumes. Folding tables of descents and consanguinity. Octavo (8-1/2" x 6"). Contemporary law..... More
First Edition of a Classic Treatise on Pleading Stephen, Henry John [1787-1864]. A Treatise on the Principles of Pleading in Civil Actions; Comprising a Summary View of the Whole Proceedings in a Suit at Law. London: Printed for Joseph Butterworth and Son, 1824. xix, [1], 463, cv, [3] pp. With..... More