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Morrison & Foerster LLP: The Evolution of a Law Firm. 2006.
O'Hara, Eileen; and the Attorneys and Staff of Morrison & Foerster. Morrison & Foerster LLP: The Evolution of a Law Firm. [San Francisco, Calif.]: Morrison & Foerster, 2006. xvi, 557 pp. illustrations, portraits. Hardcover. Very good. $95. * Morrison & Foerster LLP (also known as MoFo) is an American multinational..... More
A Methodical Treatise of Replevins, Distresses, Avowries...
The Law of Replevin in the Early Eighteenth Century [Replevin]. A Methodical Treatise of Replevins, Distresses, Avowries , &c., Containing the Method of Proceedings Therein in the Courts at Westminster, County-Courts, Hundred-Courts, Courts-Baron, &c., Shewing How the Law is Alter'd by the Late Statute of the Eleventh of King George..... More
A Catechism of American Law, Adapted to Popular Use.
A Defense of the Common Law Endorsed by James Kent [C] [Atkinson, Samuel Coate]. A Catechism of American Law: Adapted to Popular Use. Philadelphia: S.C. Atkinson, 1832. viii, 256 pp. 12mo. (5-1/2" x 3-1/2"). Original cloth, paper spine label lacking. A fe faint dampstains, inkstain to head of front board..... More
The History of the Supreme Court of the United States.... 2 vols.
A Lavish History of the Supreme Court Carson, Hampton L. The History of the Supreme Court of the United States; With Biographies of All the Chief and Associate Judges. Philadelphia: P.W. Ziegler and Company, 1902. 2 volumes. xii, 338; [viii], 339-660 pp. 58 plates. Quarto (9" x 6-3/4"). Original sheep..... More
Trial of Daniel Davis Farmer, For the Murder of the Widow Anna Ayer.
He Beat Her to Death with a Shovel: McDade 300 [Trial]. Farmer, Daniel Davis [1793-1822], Defendant. Rogers, Artemas, Reporter. Chase, Henry B., Reporter. Trial of Daniel Davis Farmer, For the Murder of the Widow Anna Ayer, At Goffstown, On the 4th of April, A.D. 1821. Concord [NH]: Published by Hill..... More
The Compleat Sheriff, Wherein is Set Forth, His Office and Authority.
One of the Best Manuals of Its Kind [Sheriffs]. [Great Britain]. The Compleat Sheriff: Wherein is Set Forth, His Office and Authority; with Directions, How and in What Manner to Execute the Same, According to the Common and Statute Laws of this Kingdom, Which are Now in Force and Use..... More
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La Nouvelle Natura Breviu[m] du Iudge Tresreverende Monsieur Anthony..
A Work Highly Esteemed by Coke and Blackstone in a Handsome Contemporary Binding [Fitzherbert, Sir Anthony (1470-1538)]. [Rastell, William (1508?-1565), Table of Contents]. La Nouvelle Natura Breviu[m] du Iudge Tresreverende Monsieur Anthony Fitzherbert, Denierement Renue &. Corrige per Laucteur, Avecques un Table Perfecte des Choses Notables Contenus en Ycell, Novelment..... More
The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel G. Ogden for Misdemeanors...
Trial of the Leaders of the Ill-Fated Miranda Expedition [Trials]. Smith, William S. [1755-1816], Defendant. Ogden, Samuel G. [1779-1860], Defendant. Lloyd, Thomas [1756-1827], Stenographer. The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel G. Ogden for Misdemeanours had in the Circuit Court of the United States for the New-York District in..... More
A Succinct View of the Law of Mortgages, With an Appendix, Containing.
With "Scientific Precedents" Wilmot, Edward Coke. A Succinct View of the Law of Mortgages: With an Appendix, Containing a Variety of Scientific Precedents of Mortgages. London: Printed for W. Clarke and Son, 1798. [vi], 104, 108, [4] pp. Includes 3 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/4"). Contemporary calf, blind..... More
The Trial of John Williams...Murder on the High Seas, 1818.
An Interesting Mutiny, Murder, and Piracy Trial, Joseph Story Presided: McDade 1103 [Trial]. Williams, John, Primary Defendant. The Trial of John Williams, Francis Frederick, John P. Rog, Nils Peterson and Nathaniel White, On an Indictment for Murder on the High Seas: Before the Circuit Court of the United States, Holden..... More
The Trial and Life and Confessions of John F. Van Patten... Murder
He Shot Her in the Back: McDade 1020 [Trial]. Van Patten, John F. [1801-1825], Defendant. The Trial and Life and Confessions of John F. Van Patten, Who was Indicted, Tried, And Convicted of the Murder of Mrs. Maria Schermerhorn, On the 4th of October Last, And Sentenced to be Executed..... More
A Treatise on Courts Martial, To Which is Added, An Essay on Military
The First Anglo-American Treatise on Courts-Martial Adye, Stephen Payne [d.1794]. A Treatise on Courts Martial To Which is Added, An Essay on Military Punishments and Rewards. London: Printed for J. Murray, 1786. viii, 284, [4] pp. Includes 4 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-1/2"). Recent period-style quarter calf over..... More
The Entring Clerk's Vade Mecum, Being an Exact Collection of...
Guidance For the Novice Clerk Brown, William [fl c.1680]. The Entring Clerk's Vade Mecum: Being an Exact Collection of Precedents for Declarations and Pleadings in Most Actions: Especially Such as Are Brought For, Or Against Heirs, Executors, or Administrators: Executrices, Administratrices, and Their Husbands in Personal Actions. With Variety of..... More
A Sure Guide for His Majesties Justices of Peace, Plainly Shewing...
"A Forceful Denunciation of the Political Abuses and Technical Shortcomings in the Operation of Contemporary Law" Sheppard, William [d. 1675]. A Sure Guide for His Majesties Justices of Peace: Plainly Shewing Their Duty, And the Duties of the Several Officers of the Counties, Hundreds, And Parishes, (Viz.) Sheriffs, County-Treasurers, Bridewell-Masters..... More
The Law of Charitable Uses, As Laid Down and Digested by George Duke..
A Classic Treatise on Charitable Uses Duke, George. Moore, Sir Francis [1558-1621]. Bridgman, Richard Whalley [1761?-1820], Editor. The Law of Charitable Uses, As Laid Down and Digested by George Duke, Esq., In 1676, Together With the Learned Readings of Sir Francis Moore, Printed from His Own Manuscript. To Which is..... More
The Development of Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice Since 1800.
Wiswall, F[rank] L[awrence]. The Development of Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice Since 1800: An English Study with American Comparisons. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1970. xxvii, 223 pp. Publisher's green cloth. Light wear, with bookplate on front pastedown and previous owner's note on front free endpaper. Residue of a news article on..... More
Naval History in the Law Courts. A Selection of Old Maritime Cases.
"Interesting Narratives" of Old Maritime Cases Senior, William. Naval History in the Law Courts. A Selection of Old Maritime Cases. London, New York: Longmans, Green, 1927. 114 pp. Publisher's blue hardcover, worn. Internally clean and bright. $25. * First edition. Contents: Drake at the Suit of Doughty. Sallee Rovers at..... More
Studies in the History of the Admiralty and Prize Courts.
Roscoe, E[dward] S[tanley]. Studies in the History of the Admiralty and Prize Courts. London: Stevens & Sons, Ltd., 1932. viii, 84, [8] pp. Includes eight-page publisher catalogue. Publisher's blue cloth, gilt titles to front board and spine, a fresh bright copy. $95. More
Origins of the Early English Maritime and Commercial Law.
Sanborn, Frederic R. Origins of the Early English Maritime and Commercial Law. New York: The Century Co., 1930. xxii, 424 pp. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt stamped spine with light shelf wear. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Very good. $150. * First edition. The sixteenth and..... More
The Gild Merchant: A Contribution to British Municipal History. 2 vols
Gross, Charles. The Gild Merchant: A Contribution to British Municipal History. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1890. 2 volumes. Octavo (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Publisher's quarter maroon calf over blue cloth boards, gilt stamped spines. Moderate rubbing, else very good. $35. More
Documents Relating to Law and Custom of the Sea. 2 Volumes. 1915-1916.
Marsden. R.[eginald]. G.[odfrey], ed. Documents Relating to Law and Custom of the Sea. [n.p.]: The Navy Record Society, 1915-1916. 2 volumes. xxxiii, 561; xl, 457, [5] pp. Later brown cloth hardcover with gilt stamped spines. Ex-library with property stamps, else very good. $85. * A very important collection of maritime..... More
The Digest of Justinian. 4 vols. 1985. Latin with English translations
[Justinian]. Mommsen, Theodor and Paul Krueger, Latin text editors. Watson, Alan, Translator. The Digest of Justinian. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1985. 4 volumes. Publisher's cloth hardcover, with very light signs of use. A very good set. $500. * Contains Theodor Mommsen's (1817-1903) Latin text of 1878 edited with the..... More
25 Years Behind Prison Bars.
A Fascinating Memoir by a Reformed Criminal Mills, Bill. 25 Years Behind Prison Bars. N.p.: S.n., c.1950. 59 pp. Illustrations. Stapled pamphlet in stiff wrappers. Some creases and chips to wrappers, which are partially detached but secure, tiny stain to rear wrapper, moderate toning to interior. $250. * Sent to..... More
9-1/2" x 7" Black-and-White Press Photograph of a Woman Marching...
"Equal Pay for Women" [Women]. [Great Britain]. [9-1/2" x 7" Black-and-White Press Photograph of a Woman Marching in a Campaign for Equal Pay]. [(London): Press Association Photos, 1952]. Margins trimmed, light rubbing to edges, small water stain to upper-left corner, tipped-in caption to verso. $300. * The caption reads (in..... More
History of Legislation and Policy Formation of the Central Valley...
Clawson, Mary Montgomery. Clawson, Marion. History of Legislation and Policy Formation of the Central Valley Project. Berkeley, CA: United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, 1946. v, 276 pp. Softbound, cloth spine, stiff wrappers. Negligible light soiling, some wear to spine ends and cornesr of text block, owner..... More