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The Social and Economic Views of Mr. Justice Brandeis
Brandeis, Louis D. [1856-1941]. Lief, Alfred [1901-1971], Editor. The Social and Economic Views of Mr. Justice Brandeis. With a Foreword by Charles A. Beard. New York: The Vanguard Press, [1930]. Reprinted The Legal Classics Library, 2013. xxi, 419 pp. Full calf, extra gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker..... More
The People The Sovereigns. Being a Comparison of the Government...
Monroe, James. The People The Sovereigns. Being a Comparison of the Government of the United States with those of the republics which have existed before, with the causes of their decadence and fall. Edited by Samuel L. Gouverneur. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1867. Reprinted The Legal Classics Library, 2015..... More
Consuetudo, Vel, Lex Mercatoria, Or, The Ancient Law-Merchant...
The Final and Vastly Expanded Edition Malynes, Gerard [fl. 1586-1641], Principal Author. Consuetudo, Vel, Lex Mercatoria: Or, The Ancient Law-Merchant. In Three Parts, According to the Essentials of Traffick. Necessary for Statesmen, Judges, Magistrates, Temporal and Civil Lawyers, Mint-Men, Merchants, Mariners, And All Others Negotiating in Any Parts of the..... More
The Magistrate's Pocket-Book, Or, An Epitome of the Duties and...
Guidance for Magistrates Robinson, William [1777-1848]. The Magistrate's Pocket-Book, Or, An Epitome of the Duties and Practice of a Justice of the Peace, Out of Sessions, Alphabetically Arranged: To Which is Added, A Copious and General Index. London: Charles Hunter, 1825. xvi, 446 pp. Octavo (8-3/4" x 5-1/4"). Later cloth..... More
A Treatise of the Laws for the Relief and Settlement of the Poor.
A Principal Source for Research on the British Poor Law of the Early Nineteenth Century Nolan, Michael [d. 1827]. A Treatise of the Laws for the Relief and Settlement of the Poor. With Considerable Additions. London: Printed by A. Strahan, for J. Butterworth, 1808. Two volumes. lv, [1], 582; xxiv..... More
A Description of the Close Rolls in the Tower of London, With an...
An Early Account of The English Close Rolls Hardy, Sir Thomas Duffus [1804-1878]. A Description of the Close Rolls in the Tower of London; With an Account of the Early Courts of Law and Equity. [London]: Printed for Private Circulation, 1833. xii, 191 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). Later cloth..... More
Land-Lords Law, A Treatise Very Fit for the Perusal Both of Land-Lord.
Final Edition of the First English Treatise on the Law of Landlord and Tenant Meriton, George [1634-1711]. Land-Lords Law. A Treatise Very Fit for the Perusal Both of Land-Lord and Tenant. Being a Collection of Several Cases in the Law Concerning Leases, And the Covenants, Conditions, Grants, Proviso's Exceptions, Surrenders..... More
The Spanish Origin of International Law. Fracisco De Vitoria and His
Scott, James Brown. The Spanish Origin of International Law. Francisco De Vitoria and His Law of Nations. London: Humphrey Milford, 1934. Reprint:[Delran]: [The Legal Classics Library], [1999]. 19a, 288, clviii pp. Frontispiece and portrait. Full leather, hardcover. Decorative extra gilt stamped cover and spine. Raised bands, all edges gilt. Bookplate..... More
Synopsis of the Law of Nations.
Textor, Johann Wolfgang [1693-1771]. Synopsis of the Law of Nations. Washington: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1916. Reprint. Birmingham: The Legal Classics Library, 1985. 26a, v, [1], 349, [1] pp. Full calf, extra decorative gilt stamping, raised bands, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker, all edges gilt. Bookplate on front pastedown else, fine..... More
The Elements of the Common Lawes of England...
Bacon, Sir Francis [1561-1626]. The Elements of the Common Laws of England, Branched into a Double Tract: The One Contayning A Collection of Some Principal Rules and Maxims of the Common Law, With Their Latitude and Extent. Explicated for the More Facile Introduction of Such as are Studiously Addicted to..... More
Famous Cases of Circumstantial Evidence.
Phillips, S. Famous Cases of Circumstantial Evidence With an Introduction on the Theory of Presumptive Proof. [Delanco]: Legal Classics Library, [2000]. Reprint edition. Originally published Boston: Estes & Lauriat, 1873. xxxix, 153 pp. Decorative gilt stamped leather. All edges gilt. Ribbon marker. Marble endpapers. Bookplate on front pastedown, else fine..... More
Narrative of the Cardross Case, 1861.
Thorny Issues Concerning Governance and the Role of Civil Law in Ecclesiastical Affairs [Macmillan, John]. Narrative of the Cardross Case [Caption Title]. [London, Edinburgh, & New York: T. Nelson & Sons, 1861]. 16 pp. Octavo (7" x 4-1/2"). Unstitched pamphlet in self-wrappers, light edgewear, moderate toning and foxing throughout. $350..... More
The American Law Directory, Giving the Name of at Least One Lawyer...
Civil War-Era Chicago Imprint Haines, Elijah M. [1822-1889], Editor. The American Law Directory, Giving the Name of at Least One Lawyer or Law Firm in Each City, County-Town or Village of Importance Throughout the United States and Canadas. Revised, Corrected, And Published Quarterly on the First of January, April, July..... More
Catalogue of Law Books in the Library at Hartwell, London, 1855.
An Impressive Private Library [Library Catalogue]. [Lee, Sir William (1688-1754)]. [Lee, Sir George (c.1700-1758)]. Catalogue of Law Books in the Library at Hartwell. London: [Printed by W. Watts], 1855. [iv], 122 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/4"). Contemporary textured cloth, decorative frames to boards gilt title to front board, all edges..... More
Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Law Library, 1912.
1912 Catalogue of the LA County Law Library [Library Catalogue] [Los Angeles County Law Library]. Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Law Library. [Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Law Library, 1912]. 338 pp. Softbound, light shelfwear and soiling, owner signature and inscription, "Personal Property Walter W. Dwyer" to head of..... More
An Essay on the Amendment, And Reduction, Of the Laws of England.
Rare Eighteenth-Century English Tract on Law Reform [Law Reform]. [Great Britain]. An Essay on the Amendment, And Reduction, Of the Laws of England. For the Ease of the Subject, The Advancement of Justice, And Regulating the Profession of the Law. [London]: Printed by E. and R. Nutt, And R. Gosling..... More
Un Abridgment des Plusiers Cases et Resolutions del Common Ley.
"Long a Model to Future Makers of Abridgments" Rolle, Sir Henry [1589-1656]. [Hale, Sir Matthew (1609-1676), Editor]. Un Abridgment des Plusiers Cases et Resolutions del Common Ley: Alphabeticalment Digest Desouth Severall Titles. Ouesque un Table des General Titles Contenus en Ceo. London: Printed for A. Crooke, W. Leake, [et al.]..... More
Argument of John Quincy Adams in the Case of the Amistad (Spine title)
Adams, John Quincy. [Spine title] Argument of John Quincy Adams in the Case of the Amistad. [Full title]. Argument of John Quincy Adams Before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of the United States Appellants, vs. Cinque, and Others, Africans, Captured in the Schooner Amistad, by..... More
To Keep and Bear Arms. The Origins of an Anglo-American Right.
Malcolm, Joyce Lee. To Keep and Bear Arms. The Origins of an Anglo-American Right. Harvard University Press, [1994]. Reprinted The Legal Classics Library, 2013. [xiv], 232 pp. Full calf, extra gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker. Bookplate on front pastedown, else fine. $65. * Joyce Malcolm illuminates the..... More
The Writings of John Marshall, Late Chief Justice of the United...
Marshall, John [1775-1835]. The Writings of John Marshall, Late Chief Justice of the United States, Upon the Federal Constitution. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1839. Reprinted The Legal Classics Library, 2010. xvii, [1], 342; 343-728 pp. Octavo (5-1/2" x 7-3/4"). Full calf, extra gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon..... More
An Essay on the Law; Being a Summary View of the Profession of a...
An Unrecorded Defense of the Legal Profession from "Prejudice and Misconception" [Lawyers]. [Great Britain]. An Essay on the Law; Being a Summary View of the Profession of a Solicitor, In Opposition to Prejudice and Misconception. London: Printed by A.J. Valpy for W. Reed, 1811. [ii], 40 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x...... More
Opinions of Mr Justice Stewart October Term 1969, Inscribed to a Clerk
Inscribed by Potter Stewart to a Clerk Stewart, Potter [1915-1985]. Opinions of Mr. Justice Stewart Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. October Term, 1969. [Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, c.1969]. XVII ff., 761 pp. Red buckram, gilt fillets, title and date to spine, edges speckled..... More
La Sept Part des Reports Sr Edw Coke Chivaler, Chiefe Iustice del...
Coke's Reports, Part Seven, Which Includes Calvin's Case Coke, Sir Edward [1552-1634]. La Sept Part des Reports Sr. Edw. Coke Chivaler, Chiefe Iustice del Common Banke: Des Divers Resolutions & Iudgements Done sur Solemne Arguments, & Avec Grand Deliberation & Conference des Tresreverend Iudges & Sages de la Ley, De..... More
The First Part Though Last Publish't of the Reports of Sr George Croke
"A Work of Credit and Celebrity" Croke, Sir George [1560-1642]. The First Part Though Last Publish't of the Reports of Sr George Croke Kt. Late One of the Justices of the Court of Kings-Bench, And Formerly One of the Justices of the Court of Common-Bench; Of Such Select Cases, As..... More
The Law of Nations Treated According to the Scientific Method.
Wolff, Christian. The Law of Nations Treated According to the Scientific Method. Translated by Joseph H. Drake. Translation revised by Thomas Ahnert. Edited and with an Introduction by Thomas Ahnert. Liberty Fund, [2017]. Reprinted by special arrangement by The Legal Classics Library, 2021. xxvii, 810 pp. Full calf, extra gilt..... More