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Select Cases In B R 22, 23, & 24 Car I Regis, Reported by John Aleyn.
Includes a Landmark Contract Case Aleyn, John. Select Cases In B.R. 22, 23, & 24. Car. I. Regis, Reported by John Aleyn Late of Greys Inn Esq; With Tables of the Names of the Cases and of the Matters Therein Contained: Also of the Names of the Learned Councel Who... More
Modern Economic Warfare (Law and the Naval Participant).
Alford, Jr., Neil H. Modern Economic Warfare (Law and the Naval Participant). Washington: Government Printing Office, 1967. xii, 426 pp. Ex-library. Gilt stamped cloth, some shelfwear. Stamp to front free endpaper. Internally clean. 35. * International Law Studies series vol. 56. More
Corrections in America: An Introduction.
Allen, Harry E. and Clifford E. Simonsen. Corrections in America: An Introduction. Beverly Hills, CA: Glencoe Press, [1975]. xx, 555 pp. Ex-library, card pocket on rear pastedown page and location label on lower spine. Illustrated. Cloth, internally clean. $5. More
The Gentleman's Calling, Written by the Author of The whole Duty...
How to Live the Life of a Proper Gentleman [Allestree, Richard (1621/2-1681)]. The Gentleman's Calling. Written by the Author of The Whole Duty of Man. London: Printed by Edward Jones, For Edward Pawlet, 1696. [xxvi], 165, [3] pp. Includes two-page publisher catalogue. Copperplate engraved allegorical frontispiece. Private Devotions, pp. [159]-165... More
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Tractado Pratico e Compendiario das Aguas dos Rios [Bound with]...
Two Rare Portuguese Treatises on Water Law and Damages Almeida e Sousa de Lobao, Manuel de [1745-1817]. Tractado Pratico e Compendiario das Aguas, Dos Rios Publicos, Fontes Publicas, Ribeiros, E Nascentes Dellas. Obra Apurada, Em que se Adopta o Mais Racionavel da Legislacao Romana; Cortado o que Hoje he Reprovado... More
Tratado Pratico e Compendiario das Aguas dos Rios Publicos...
Rare Portuguese Treatise on Water Law Almeida e Sousa de Lobao, Manuel de. Tratado Pratico e Compendiario das Aguas dos Rios Publicos, Fontes Publicas, Ribeiros e Nascentes d'Ellas: Obra Apurada, Em que se Adopta o Mais Racionavel da Legislacao Romana, Cortado o que Hoje e Reprovado Pelo uso Moderno das... More
Some French Contemporary Opinions of the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Alzona, Encarnacion. Some French Contemporary Opinions of the Russian Revolution of 1905. New York: Columbia University Press, 1921. 117, [14] pp. Includes fourteen pages of publisher. advertisements. Newly rebound in blue cloth with gilt-stamped spine. Ex-library. Perforated stamp to title page. $6. * A title in the Studies in History... More
American Bar Association Opinions of the Committee on Professional...
[Ethics]. American Bar Association Opinions of the Committee on Professional Ethics and Grievances with the Canons of Professional Ethics Annotated and the Cannons of Judicial Ethics Annotated. [n.p.]: [n.p.], 1947. xv, 617 pp. Cloth. Ex-library. Occasional pencil underlining. Writing on rear pastedown. Spine faded and rubbed. Good. $15. 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
Restatement of the Law. Employment Law. 1 Vol. w/2018 Pocket Part
Restatement of the Law. Employment Law. American Law Institute Publishers, July 2015. 674 pages. 1 Volume. Hardcover. With 2018 Cumulative Pocket Part Supplement. New. $211.00 * This single volume released July 2015 constitutes a comprehensive treatment of employment law, addressing various aspects of the employment relationship. It is the Institute's... More
Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat (1802-1868) Oil on Canvas, framed
[American School 19th Century]. [Troubat, Francis (1802-1868)]. Portrait of Francis Joseph Troubat (1802-1868) Oil on Canvas, framed. 29 inches x 24 1/4 inches. $5,000. * A prolific writer of legal texts, Troubat is best known as the co-author with William W. Haly, of The Practice in Civil Actions and Proceedings... More
Portrait of John Meredith Read (1797-1874) Oil on Canvas, framed
[American School 19th Century]. [Read, John Meredith (1797-1874)]. Portrait of John Meredith Read (1797-1874) Oil on Canvas, framed. 25 inches x 20 inches. $3,500. * "A great jurist and a great statesman," Read was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1822 and 1823, and served as City Solicitor... More
Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith (D. 1881) Oil on Canvas, framed
[American School 19th Century]. [Smith, Lewis Waln (D. 1881)]. Portrait of Lewis Waln Smith (D. 1881) Oil on Canvas, framed. 30 inches x 24 inches. $2,000. * Lewis Waln Smith was a lawyer who served as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Pennsylvania. Provenance: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture... More
Portrait of William L. Hirst (1804-1876) Oil on Canvas, framed
[American School 19th Century]. [Hirst, William L. (1804-1876)]. Portrait of William L. Hirst (1804-1876). Oil on Canvas, framed. 39 1/2 inches x 31 1/4 inches. $4,000. * Hirst began his legal career as a Court of Common Pleas clerk before passing the bar in 1827. He had thriving private law... More
Portrait of Roger Brook Taney (1777-1864) Oil on Canvas, framed
[American School, 19th/20th Century. After George P.A. Healy 1813-1894]. Taney, Roger Brook (1777-1864). Portrait of Roger Brook Taney (1777-1864). Oil on Canvas, framed. 40 3/4 inches x 33 inches. $6,500. * Taney held many political and legal positions: Maryland State Legislator, 1799-1800; Maryland Senator,1816-1821; Attorney General of Maryland, 1827; Attorney... 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
The Science of Law. 1st. Ed. New York, 1874
The Relation of Morality to Law, The Nature of Society and the State Amos, Sheldon [1835-1886]. The Science of Law. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1874. xx, 417, [6] pp. Folding table. Wauth a 6 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5"). Cloth with decorative gilt and black stamping... More
Should There be Labor Laws for Women? Yes.
Labor Laws for Women Anderson, Mary [1872-1964]. Should There be Labor Laws for Women? Yes. [Chicago: National Women's Trade Union League of America, 1925]. 16 pp. Stapled pamphlet in stiff wrappers, small printed presentation tag from the National Women's Trade Union League of America tipped-in to front cover. Negligible shelfwear... More
Corpus Constitutionum Imperialium, Das Ist Alle dess Heiligen...
Comprehensive Digest of the Laws of the Holy Roman Empire Andler, Franz Friedrich von [1617-1703]. Corpus Constitutionum Imperialium, Das ist: Alle dess Heiligen Romischen Reichs Auffgerichte Reichs: Und Deputations Abschied/ Zusambt der Guldenen Bull/ Concordatis Germaniae, Reichs-Hoff-Raths- und Cammer-Gerichts- Auch Kayser Caroli V. Peinlicher Halss-Gerichts-Ordnung, Reichs-Matricul de Anno 1521 und... More
Legal Lore: Curiosities of Law and Lawyers.
Andrews, William, Editor. Legal Lore: Curiosities of Law and Lawyers. London: William Andrews, 1897. Frontispiece. 281 pp. Cloth, gilt titles to front board and spine. Moderate shelfwear, preliminaries before title page partially detach3ed but secure, internally clean. A nice copy. $50. * A collection of essays including: Bible Law by... More
The Connecticut Intestacy Law.
Andrews, Charles M. The Connecticut Intestacy Law. [n.c.]: The Yale University Press, 1933. 28 pp. Pamphlet, lightly worn. Internally clean. $10. * Tercentenary Commission of the State of Connecticut, Committee on Historical Publications. 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