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Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery..
Ambler's Chancery Reports Ambler, Charles [d. 1794]. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery, With Some Few in Other Courts. London: Printed by A. Strahan and W. Woodfall, 1795. viii, [12], 783, [29] pp. Folio (12-1/4" x 7-3/4"). Recent period-style quarter calf over cloth, blind..... More
Centennial. A Century of Service.
American Bar Association. Centennial. A Century of Service. [Chicago: American Bar Association, 1979]. Photo illustrations. 48 pp. Cloth. Gilt stamped binding very lightly rubbed, faded, soiled. Good. $15. * This souvenir album has been produced by the American Bar Association as a permanent record of the Centennial Annual Meeting and..... More
Section of Labor Relations Law. 1964 Proceedings New York, New York...
[American Bar Association]. Section of Labor Relations Law. 1964 Proceedings New York, New York Officers Committees Roster 1964-1965. Labor Law Decisions of the Supreme Court , 1963 Term Committee Reports. Chicago, IL: American Bar Center, [1965]. xix, 468 pp. Internally clean. $5. More
An Address to the People of the United States in Behalf of the...
An Early Effort to Promote Copyright in the United States American Copyright Club. An Address to the People of the United States in Behalf of the American Copyright Club, Adopted at New-York, October 18th, 1843. New York: Published by the Club, 1843. 2 pp. Octavo (8" x 5-1/2"). Disbound stab-stitched..... More
Rapport du Commissaire du Bureau General des Terres Publiques pour
[American Land Report of 1867]. Rapport du Commissaire du Bureau General des Terres Publiques pour L'Annee 1867. Washington: Imprimerie du Gouvernment, 1869.[1], 201 pp. Nineteenth century publisher's cloth, gilt stamped. Owner's signature on first endpaper. Hinges starting, else very good. $100. * French translation of an American land report. More
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Corpus Juris [1st]. Vols. 1-72, in 73 books. Complete set.
Corpus Juris [1st]. New York: The American Law Book Co. 1914-1935. Vols. 1 to 72, in 73 books (with vol. 14A). Complete set. Original tan buckram with red and black spines lettering pieces, ex-library with shelf location labels at foot of spines, property stamps to page edges, moderate shelf wear..... More
Portrait of William L. Hirst, Oil on Canvas, framed.
A Notable Nineteenth-Century Philadelphia Lawyer and Democratic Politician [American School, 19th Century]. [Hirst, William L. (1804-1876)]. [Portrait of William L. Hirst]. 31-1/4" x 39-1/2" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame. Some minor nicks and chips to frame, gilding slightly dulled, otherwise fine. $4,000. * Hirst..... More
Portrait of John Meredith Read, Oil on Canvas, framed
A Great Nineteenth-Century Pennsylvania Jurist [American School, 19th Century]. [Read, John Meredith (1797-1874)]. [Portrait of John Meredith Read]. Philadelphia, c.1815. 25" x 20" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame. Some minor nicks and chips to frame, gilding slightly dulled, otherwise fine. $3,500. * Read was..... More
Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith, Oil on Canvas, framed.
A Philadelphia Lawyer Who Served as Pennsylvania's Deputy Attorney General [American School, 19th Century]. [Smith, Lewis Waln (1846-1881)]. [Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith]. Philadelphia, c.1870. 24" x 30" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame. Some minor nicks and chips to frame, gilding slightly dulled, otherwise..... More
Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat, Oil on Canvas, Framed.
An Important Nineteenth-Century Pennsylvania Jurist [American School, 19th Century]. [Troubat, Francis Joseph (1802-1868)]. [Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat]. Philadelphia?, c.1837. 29" x 24-1/4" (image size). Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame, small plaque reading "Francis J. Troubat/ Born 1802-Died 1868" to head of frame. Some minor nicks..... More
Portrait of Roger Brooke Taney, Oil on Canvas, framed
Impressive Portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Taney [American School, 19th/20th Century]. [Healy, George P.A. (1813-1894), After]. [Taney, Roger Brooke (1777-1864)]. [Portrait of Roger Brooke Taney]. 40-3/4" x 33" (image size). N.p., n.d. $6,500. Oil on canvas in ornate nineteenth-century gilded wood frame, plaque reading "Rodger [sic] Brooke Taney/..... More
The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome. An Aid to the...
Amos, Sheldon. The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome. An Aid to the Study of Scientific and Comparative Jurisprudence. London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1883. Reprinted Littleton, CO: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 1987. xv, 475 pp. Cloth. New. $55. More
A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and...
Anderson, William C. A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases, and Maxims, and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence. Originally published: Chicago: T.H. Flood and Company, 1889. viii, 1140 pp. Reprinted 1996, 2019..... More
A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and...
Anderson, William C. A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases, and Maxims, and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence. Chicago: T.H. Flood and Company, 1889. viii, 1140 pp. Reprinted 1996 by The Lawbook..... More
Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench...
"Very Much Esteemed by the Profession" Andrews, George. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench, In the Eleventh and Twelfth Years of the Reign of King George the Second. [London]: Printed by Henry Lintot, 1754. [x], 397, [37] pp. Lacking initial advertisement leaf. Folio (12-1/4"..... More
A Treatise on the Law of Fire and Life Insurance, With an Appendix...
With Actuarial Tables for Whites, Slaves and Free Blacks Angell, Joseph K[innicutt] [1794-1857]. A Treatise on the Law of Fire and Life Insurance, With an Appendix, Containing Forms, Tables, &c. Boston: Little, Brown, 1855. 8, xxiii, 456, xcix, [550]-572 pp. Main text preceded by 8-page publisher catalogue. Octavo (9-1/4" x...... More
Treatise on the Law of Private Corporations Aggregate
Angell, Joseph K., and Samuel Ames. [Lathrop, John, Editor]. Treatise on the Law of Private Corporations Aggregate. Revised, Corrected and Enlarged. Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1861. lvi, 810 pp. Reprinted 2005 by the Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584774730; ISBN-10: 1584774738. Hardcover cloth. New. $31.95 * Reprint of..... More
Le appropriazioni indebite nel sistema di diritto vigente e nella...
Angelotti, Dante. Le appropriazioni indebite nel sistema di diritto vigente e nella nuova legislazione penale. Napoli: Nicola Jovene E C. Editori, 1931. xxxi, 318 pp. Ex-library with stamps. Softbound, worn and faded, small tears to cover, pen marks to front free endpaper. $10. More
Cotejo de la Conducta de S M Con la de el Rey Britanico, Assi...
Relates to Events in the Americas [Anglo-Spanish War]. Cotejo de la Conducta de S.M. Con la de el Rey Britanico, Assi en la Acaecido Antes de la Convencion de 14. de Enero de Este Anno de 1739 Como en lo Obrado Despues, Hasta la Publicacion de Represalias, y Declaracion de..... More
A Dictionary of Crimes and Offences According to the Law of Scotland.
A Rare Scottish Dictionary on Criminal Law Angus, John W. Shearer, R.B., Editor. A Dictionary of Crimes and Offences According to the Law of Scotland, with appendix relating to criminal Jurisdiction. Edinburgh: William Green & Sons, 1895. 538, [1] pp. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-3/4"). Publisher's blue cloth, blind rules to..... More
Handbook for England, Wales and Scotland, of the Laws and...
[Animals]. Handbook for England, Wales, and Scotland, of the Laws and Regulations Relating to Contagious and Infectious Diseases Among Animals. Prepared by the Agricultural Department, Privy Council Office. London: Printed for Her Majesty's Stationary Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1887. xxi, 854 pp. Octavo (5" x 7"). Original red cloth..... More
A Lawyer's Notebook.
[Anonymous]. A Lawyer's Notebook. Introduction by Alec Waugh. London: Martin Secker, 1933. 246 pp. Paperboards over cloth, lightly rubbed. Paper label on spine. Minor foxing to endpapers. Very good. $10. More
Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Exchequer...
Anstruther's Exchequer Reports Anstruther, Sir Alexander [1769-1819]. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Exchequer from Easter Term 32 George III. to Trinity Term 33 George III. Both Inclusive. London: Printed by A. Strahan, 1796-1797. Three volumes. xxiv, 342, [20]; xix, [2], 344-625, [27]; xx, 627-956, [22]..... More
The Law of Nisi Prius, Being Reports of Cases Determined at Nisi...
Anthon, John. The Law of Nisi Prius, Being Reports of Cases Determined at Nisi Prius in the Supreme Court of the State of New York [1808-1818]. New York: Banks & Brothers, 1893. xvii, 415 pp. Contemporary buckram, leather labels. Binding soiled, some browning. Very good.$75. * Later reprint of the..... More
Our Two Centuries of Law and Life 1775-1975.
Antieau, Chester James. Our Two Centuries of Law and Life 1775-1975: The Work of the Supreme Court and the Impact of Both Congress and Presidents. Littleton: Fred B. Rothman Publications, 2001. vii, 192 pp. Cloth. New. $75. * Provides an excellent summary of important actions taken by the federal government..... More