Scarce Abridged Edition of Jacob's Law-Dictionary Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. The New Law-Dictionary: Containing the Definition of Words and Terms and Also the Whole Law, And Practice Thereof, &c. Carefully Abridged: In the Most Compleat and Informing Manner, For the Use and Benefit of Students, Attornies and Solicitors, Stewards, And Clerks..... More
Influential Compilation of Byzantine Law Harmenopoulos, Konstantinos [d. c. 1380] Mercier, Jean [1545-1600], Translator and Editor. Godefroy, Denis [1549-1621], Editor and Annotator. Procheiron Nomon Konstantinou tou Harmenopoulou/Promptuarium Iuris, Constantino Harmenopulo Authore. Interprete Ioanne Mercero. Dionysij Gothofredi J. C. Paratitla ad Singulos Constantini Harmenopuli Titulos. Variarum Lectionum Libellus ad Eundem Authorem..... More
Kinney's Law Dictionary Kinney, J. Kinderick. A Law Dictionary and Glossary: Primarily for the Use of Students but Adapted Also to the Use of the Profession at Large. Chicago: Callaghan and Co., 1893. iv, 706 pp. Octavo (5-3/4" x 9"). Contemporary sheep, blind rules to boards, raised bands and lettering..... More
Final and Best Edition of Brisson's Legal Dictionary In a Handsome Contemporary Prize Binding Brisson, Barnabae [1531-1591]. [Heineccius, Johann Gottlieb (1681-1741), Editor]. [Bohmer, Justus Henning (1674-1749)]. De Verborum Quae ad Ius Civile Pertinent Significatione Opus Praestantissimum in Meliorem Commodioremque Ordinem Redactum Innumeris Mendis Emaculatum et Post Aliorum Curas Plurimis Accessionibus..... More
The First Law Dictionary Printed in America Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. [Tomlins, Thomas Edlyne (1762-1841)]. The Law-Dictionary: Explaining the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the English Law; Defining and Interpreting the Terms or Words of Art; And Comprising Copious Information on the Subjects of Law, Trade, And Government. Corrected and..... More
Wharton's Renowned Law Lexicon [Wharton, (J)ohn (J)ane S(mith) (1816 or 17-1867)]. Oppe, A.S., Editor. Wharton's Law Lexicon Forming an Epitome of the Laws of England Under Statute and Case Law, and Containing Explanations of Technical Terms and Phrases Ancient, Modern, and Commercial, with selected Titles Relating to the Civil, Scots..... More
Fifth Edition of Cowell's Interpreter Cowell, John [1554-1611]. [Manley, Thomas, Editor]. NOMOTHETES. The Interpreter, Containing the Genuine Signification of Such Obscure Words and Terms Used Either in the Common or Statute Laws of This Realm. First Compiled by the Learned Dr. Cowel, and Now Enlarged From the Collections of All..... More
A Fundamental Guide to Roman Abbreviations Probus, Marcus Valerius [c.20/30-105CE]. Philiscus (Pseudonym). Bonardi, Giovanni [active 15th c.], Editor. Aurispa, Giovanni [1376-1459], Translator (of Philiscus). De Interpretandis Romanorum Litteris Opusculum. Phylisci; Cosolatoria Marco Ciccroni Colloquenti Prestita dum in Macedonia Exultaret per Ioannem Aurispame Graeco in Latinum Traducta. [Rome: Giacomo Mazzocchi, April..... More
"An Entirely New Departure in Legal Literature" Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing, The Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms Used in the Law; and Also the Whole Law, and the Practice Thereof, Under All the Heads and Titles of the Same. Together With Such Informations Relating Thereto..... More
Whishaw's Dictionary Whishaw, James [1808-1879]. A New Law Dictionary: Containing a Concise Exposition of the Mere Terms of Art, and Such Obsolete Words as Occur in Old Legal, Historical and Antiquarian Writers. London: J. & W.T. Clarke, 1829. [iii]-viii, 342, [2] pp. Half-title lacking. Includes 2-page publisher catalogue. Main text..... More
An Ambitious and Sophisticated English Layman's Guide from 1791 [Great Britain]. A Law Grammar: Or, An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of English Jurisprudence. Containing Rudiments and Illustrations of 1. The Laws of Nature, 2. The Law of God, 3. The Law of Nations, 4. The Law Politic, 5..... More
American Edition of Taylor's Law Glossary Tayler, Thomas [fl. 1833-1843]. The Law Glossary: Being a Selection of the Greek, Latin, Saxon, French, Norman and Italian Sentences, Phrases, And Maxims, Found in the Leading English and American Reports, And Elementary Works. With Historical and Explanatory Notes. Alphabetically Arranged, And Translated into..... More
First Edition of Cunningham's Dictionary Cunningham, T[imothy] [1718?-1789]. A New and Complete Law-Dictionary, Or, General Abridgment of the Law: On a More Extensive Plan Than Any Law-Dictionary Hitherto Published: Containing not only the Explanation of the Terms, But Also the Law itself, Both with Regard to Theory and Practice. Very..... More
Ninth Edition of Jacob's Great Dictionary Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. Ruffhead, Owen [1723-1769], Editor. Morgan, John, Editor. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing the Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms Used in the Law; As Also the Law and Practice, Under the Proper Heads and Titles. Together With Such Learning as Explains..... More
Irish Issue of Only Edition of Burn's Dictionary Burn, Richard [1709-1785]. Burn, John [1744?-1802], Editor. A New Law Dictionary, Intended for General Use, as Well as For Gentlemen of the Profession, and Continued to the Present Time by John Burn. Dublin: Printed by Brett Smith, 1792. vii, 739 pp. Complete..... More
Tenth Edition of Jacob's Great Dictionary Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. Morgan, J[ohn], Editor. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing the Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms Used in the Law; As Also the Law and Practice, Under the Proper Heads and Titles. Together With Such Learning as Explains the History and Antiquity..... More
An Ambitious and Sophisticated English Layman's Guide from 1791 [Great Britain]. A Law Grammar: Or, An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of English Jurisprudence. Containing Rudiments and Illustrations of 1. The Laws of Nature, 2. The Law of God, 3. The Law of Nations, 4. The Law Politic, 5..... More
An Ambitious and Sophisticated English Layman's Guide from 1791 [Great Britain]. A Law Grammar: Or, An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of English Jurisprudence. Containing Rudiments and Illustrations of 1. The Laws of Nature, 2. The Law of God, 3. The Law of Nations, 4. The Law Politic, 5..... More
First Edition of Cowell's Interpreter Edited by Manley Cowell, John [1554-1611]. [Manley, Thomas, Editor]. NOMOTHETES. The Interpreter, Containing the Genuine Signification of Such Obscure Words and Terms Used Either in the Common or Statute Lawes of This Realm. First Compiled by the Learned Dr. Cowel, And Now Enlarged From the..... More
1685 Printing of the First English Law Dictionary [Rastell, John (d.1536)]. [Rastell, William, Editor]. Les Termes de la Ley: Or, Certain Difficult and Obscure Words and Terms of the Common Laws and Statutes of this Realm Now in Use, Expounded and Explained. Now Corrected and Enlarged. With Very Great Additions..... More
First Edition of Cunningham's Dictionary Cunningham, T[imothy] [1718?-1789]. A New and Complete Law-Dictionary, Or, General Abridgment of the Law: On a More Extensive Plan Than Any Law-Dictionary Hitherto Published: Containing not only the Explanation of the Terms, But Also the Law itself, Both with Regard to Theory and Practice. Very..... More
A Dictionary in the Manner of Rastell Whishaw, James [1808-1879]. A New Law Dictionary: Containing a Concise Exposition of the Mere Terms of Art, and Such Obsolete Words as Occur in Old Legal, Historical and Antiquarian Writers. London: J. & W.T. Clarke, 1829. [iii]-viii, 342 pp. Half-title lacking. Main text..... More
The First English Law Dictionary [Rastell, John (d. 1536)]. [Rastell, William (1508?-1565). Editor]. Les Termes de la Ley: Or, Certain Difficult and Obscure Words and Terms of the Common Laws and Statutes of This Realm Now in Use, Expounded and Explained. Now Corrected and Enlarged. With Many Great and Useful..... More
Jackson, E. Hilton. Latin for Lawyers. Containing I: A Course in Latin, with Legal Maxims and Phrases As a Basis of Instruction. II. A Collection of Over One Thousand Latin Maxims, with English Translations, Explanatory Notes, and Cross-References. III. A Vocabulary of Latin Words. Originally published: London: Sweet & Maxwell..... More
Sixteenth-Century Editions of Three Classic Legal Reference Works Haloander, Gregor [1501-1531], Editor. [Wernherus of Schussenried (15th. c.)]. [Azo, Portius (fl. 1150-1230)]. Modus Legendi Abbreviaturas in Utroque Iure tam Civili Quam Pontifico Occurrentes, Nunc Recens Diligentius quam Antehac Recognitus atque in Lucem Aeditus. Cui in Gratiam et Usum Iuris Candidatorum Recenti..... More