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A Bibliography of Nineteenth Century Legal Literature... 3 Volumes
Adams, J.N. and M.J. Davies. A Bibliography of Nineteenth Century Legal Literature: an author and subject catalogue of law treatises and all law related literature held in the legal collections of the Inns of Court in England, the British copyright libraries, Harvard University Library, and the Library of Congress. Avero..... More
The Christian Foundations of Criminal Responsibility: a ...
Crawford, J.M.B. Quinn, J.F. The Christian Foundations of Criminal Responsibility: a Philosophical Study of Legal Reasoning. Lewiston, [N.Y.]: Edwin Mellen Press, [1991]. vi, 504 pp. Hardcover. Near-fine with dent to corner of rear board. Author's inscription to front free endpaper. Internally clean and bright. $125. * Toronto Studies in Theology..... More
Lawyers, Legislators, and Theorists: Developments in English...
Smith, K.J.M. Lawyers, Legislators, and Theorists: Developments in English Criminal Jurisprudence 1800-1957. Oxford, [UK]: Clarendon Press, 1998. xxvi, 394 pp. Hardcover in near-fine dust jacket. Internally clean and bright. $150. * Contents: Ch. 1. Introductory Observations: Objectives and Limitations; Pt. I. 1800-1832. Ch. 2. Legal Theory and Legal Culture. Ch..... More
A Bibliography of the Literature on British and Irish Labour Law.
Hepple, B.A. Neeson, J.M. O'Higgins, Paul. A Bibliography of the Literature on British and Irish Labour Law. London: Mansell, 1975. xxv, 331 pp. Hardcover, light shelfwear. $40. More
An Introduction to Roman Legal and Constitutional History.
Kunkel, Wolfgang. Kelly, J.M. An Introduction to Roman Legal and Constitutional History. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1973. viii, 236 pp. Hardcover in lightly worn dust jacket. $25. More
Sir Charles Cooper, First Chief Justice of South Australia 1856-1861.
Bennett, J.M. Sir Charles Cooper: First Chief Justice of South Australia 1856-1861. [Sydney]: The Federation Press, 2002. xiv, 136 pp. Cloth in dust jacket. Light fading to spine, otherwise fine. $65. * A title in the Lives of Australian Chief Justices series. More
Select Pleas, Starrs, and Records of the Jewish Exchequer
Rigg, J.M., Editor. Select Pleas, Starrs, and Other Records from the Rolls of the Exchequer of the Jews, A.D. 1220-1284. Selden Society Volume 15 for the Year 1901. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1902. Quarto. lxi, 167 pp. Includes the Publications and Rules of the Selden Society, and List of Members throughout..... More
Report of the Select Committee of the Senate Appointed to Inquire...
Invasion at Harper's Ferry Mason, J.M. Report of the Select Committee of the Senate Appointed to Inquire into the Late Invasion and Seizure of the Public Property at Harper's Ferry. New York: Gryphon Editions, 1993. Notable Trials Library. Introduction by Alan M. Dershowitz. 71, 255 pp. Quarter calf over cloth..... More
Report of the Select Committee of the Senate Appointed to Inquire...
Invasion at Harper's Ferry Mason, J.M. Report of the Select Committee of the Senate Appointed to Inquire into the Late Invasion and Seizure of the Public Property at Harper's Ferry. New york: Gryphon Editions, 1993. Notable Trials Library. Introduction by Alan M. Dershowitz. 71, 255 pp. Quarter calf over cloth..... More
Report of the Case of Geo. C. Hersey: Indicted for the Murder...
Yerrinton, J. M. W. Report of the Case of Geo. C. Hersey: Indicted for the Murder... Boston: A. Williams & Co., 1862. Reprint New York, N.Y.: Notable Trials Library, 1997. Introduction by Alan M. Dershowitz. 267 pp. Quarter calf over cloth, decorative gilt stamping, raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled..... More
Autograph Letter Signed, by J M Williams, Accepting an Invitation...
Celebrating Harvard's "New Law Library" [Manuscript]. Williams, J[ohn] M. [Parker, Francis E.]. [Autograph Letter, Signed, Accepting an Invitation to Attend the Opening of Harvard's "New Law Library," Boston, June 28, 1845]. Single leaf folded to form 13" x 8" bifolium with integral address leaf, franked on verso of second leaf..... More
Laws of Arkansas Territory, Compiled and Arranged by J Steele and...
The Final Territorial-Era Compilation of the Laws of Arkansas [Arkansas]. Steele, J., Compiler. M'Campbell, J., Compiler. Laws of Arkansas Territory. Little Rock, Ark. Ter.: Printed by J. Steele, 1835. [iv], 562, [12] pp. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5"). Contemporary calf, blind fillets to boards, blind tooling to board edges, blind fillets..... More
Oeuvres Completes du Chancelier d'Aguesseau.
Collected Works of d'Aguesseau, A Set from the Royal Library at Versailles Aguesseau, Henri Francois d' [1668-1751]. Pardessus, Jean-Marie [1772-1853], Editor. Oeuvres Completes du Chancelier d'Aguesseau. Nouvelle Edition, Augmentee de Pieces Echappees aux Premiers Editeurs, Et d'un Discours Preliminaire. Paris: Fantin et Compagnie, 1819. Sixteen volumes. Complete set. Octavo (8"..... More
Representation Of The Ceremony Of Presenting The Sheriffs Of London...
Presenting the Sheriffs of London Whichels, G.J.M., After. Stow, [James] [c.1770-c.1823], Engraver. Representation Of The Ceremony Of Presenting The Sheriffs Of London Samuel Birch, & William Heygate, Esqrs. in the Court of Exchequer, On the Morrow After Michaelmas Day 1811. London: Robert Wilkinson, 1 January 1813. Attractively glazed and matted..... More
Laws of Arkansas Territory, Compiled and Arranged by J Steele and...
The Final Territorial Compilation of the Laws of Arkansas [Arkansas]. Steele, J. M'Campbell, J[ames]. Laws of Arkansas Territory. Little Rock, Ark. Ter.: Printed by J. Steele, 1835. [iv], 562, [12] pp. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5"). Contemporary calf, blind fillets to boards, lettering piece and early owner label (Pettit & Pettit)..... More
Reading Records. Diary of the Corporation. 4 Vols. 1892-1896
Complete Reading Guild Records Guilding, J.M., Editor. Reading Records: Diary of the Corporation. London: James Parker and Co., 1892-1896. 4 volumes. Two portraits. One folding facsimile. Octavo (9" x 6"). Recent cloth retaining original lettering pieces, top edges gilt, endpapers renewed. Light toning to leaves, interiors otherwise clean. Ex-library. Institution..... More
Historical Sketches of the Principles and Maxims of American...
Goodenow, J[ohn] M[ilton] [1782-1838]. Historical Sketches of the Principles and Maxims of American Jurisprudence. Steubenville: James Wilson, 1819. Reprint. W.S. Hein, 1972. ISBN 0899410162. vii, 426 pp. Cloth. New. $52. * A title in the series Classics of American Legal History. Goodenow was a lawyer, legislator and judge of the..... More