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The New Natura Brevium of the Most Reverend Judge, Mr Anthony...
Highly Esteemed by Coke and Blackstone Fitzherbert, Sir Anthony [1470-1538]. Hale, Sir Matthew [c.1508-1565]. The New Natura Brevium of the Most Reverend Judge, Mr. Anthony Fitz-Herbert. Together with the Authorities in Law, And Cases in the Books of Reports Cited in the Margin. Carefully Revised, Some Errors in the Text... More
A Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown; Or, A System of the Principal...
A Classic Treatise on Criminal Law Hawkins, William [1673-1746]. Leach, Thomas [1746-1818], Editor. A Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown; Or, A System of the Principal Matters Relating to that Subject, Digested Under Proper Heads. In Two Books. The Sixth Edition, In Which the Text is Carefully Collated with... More
Imperator Iustinianus Magnus Catholicus, Augustus, Triumphator.
A Digest of Canon Law Derived from the Novels of Justinian Corvinus van Belderen, Arnold [1582 or 83-1650], Editor. [Justinian I (483-565 CE), Emperor of the East]. Imperator Iustinianus Magnus Catholicus, Augustus, Triumphator. Mainz: Sumptu Joannis Baptistae Schonwetteri, 1668. [xii], 528 pp. 12mo. (5" x 3"). Contemporary vellum with lapped... More
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De Jure Belli ac Pacis Libri Tres, [English] Translation F W Kelsey.
Legal Classics Edition of De Jure Belli ac Pacis Grotius, Hugo [1535-1645]. [Scott, James Brown (1866-1943), Introduction]. De Jure Belli Ac Pacis Libri Tres. The [English] Translation by Francis W. Kelsey With the Collaboration of Arthur E.R. Boek, Henry A. Sanders, Jesse S. Reeves and Herbert F. Wright and an... More
Personal Log Book of a Newark, New Jersey Police Officer, 1962-1965.
Daily Record of a Police Officer in Newark, New Jersey in the Early 1960s [Manuscript]. [Newark, New Jersey]. [Personal Logbook of a Newark, New Jersey Police Officer]. [Newark, NJ?, February 5, 1962-September 21, 1965. 500 pp. Thumb-tabbed index. Folio (13-3/4" x 8-1/2"). Three-quarter cloth over contrasting pebbled cloth, raised bands... More
The Parricide, A Sketch of Modern Patriotism, From the Westminster....
A British Response to the American Independence Movement [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. "The Parricide, A Sketch of Modern Patriotism." In the Westminster Magazine. London: Printed for T. Wright, April, 1776. [ii], [169]-218 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). 3-3/4" x 6-1/4" copperplate engraving (image size) in stab-stitched pamphlet with recent wrappers... More
The Dissolution of P---t, from the London Magazine, November 1, 1774.
Unfinished Business with the North American Colonies [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. "The Dissolution of P---t." From the London Magazine, London, November 1, 1774. 4" x 7-1/2" copperplate engraving (image size). Light toning and soiling, small chip to bottom edge near corner below image. $350. * This plate accompanied an article... More
The Night Mare or Hag Riddn Minister, London, 1783
A Satire of the Peace Treaty that Ended the American Revolution [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. The Night Mare or Hag Riddn Minister. London: Published by R. Rustad, 1783. 6-3/4" x 10" etching (image size) mounted to backing, margins trimmed. Light toning and soiling, repair to lower right corner below image... More
The High and Mighty Pug Answering Fox's Proposals of Peace, 1782
A Print Satirizing Britain's Attempt to Forge a Separate Peace with the Dutch at the End of the American Revolution [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. The High and Mighty Pug Answering Fox's Proposals of Peace. [London]: Pub[lishe]d by J. Barrow, July 25, 1782. 6-1/2" x 9-3/4" etching (measured to plate mark)... More
An Interesting Appendix to Sir William Blackstone's Commentaries...
Appendix Volume to Bell's American Blackstone Containing a Group of Essays on Religious Liberty Priestley, Joseph [1733-1804]. Blackstone, Sir William [1723-1780]. Furneaux, Philip [1726-1783]. Foster, Sir Michael [1689-1763]. Murray, William, Earl of Mansfield (1705-1793)]. An Interesting Appendix to Sir William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England. Containing, I. Priestley's... More
A System of Penal Law, for the State of Louisiana: Consisting of...
First Complete Printing of Livingston's Influential Penal Code Livingston, Edward [1764-1836]. A System of Penal Law, For the State of Louisiana: Consisting of A Code of Crimes and Punishments, A Code of Procedure, A Code of Evidence, A Code of Reform and Prison Discipline, A Book of Definitions. Prepared Under... More
The Law Glossary: Being a Selection of the Greek, Latin, Saxon...
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
Regiam Majestatem Scotiae, Veteres Leges Et Constitutiones, Ex...
Ancient Laws of Scotland Skene, John [?1543-1617]. Regiam Maiestatem Scotiae, Veteres Leges et Constitutiones, Ex Archivis Publicis, Et Antiquis Libris Manuscriptis Collectae, Recognitae, & Notis Iuris Civilis, Canonici, Nortmannici Auctoritate Confirmatis, Illustratae, Opera & Studio Ioannis Skenaei, Regiae Majestati a Concilii & Archivis Publicis. Annotantur in Margine, Concordantiae Iuris Divini... More
The Royal Hunt, Or a Prospect of the Year 1782, London, 1782...
An Allegorical Summary of Recent British Military Defeats Printed in 1782 [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. The Royal Hunt, Or a Prospect of the Year 1782. [London]: Published by R. Owen, February 16, 1782. 9-3/4" x 13-1/2" etching (measured to plate mark). Moderate toning and light foxing, minor creasing and light... More
The Olive Rejectd or the Yankees Revenge, Pubds as the Act Directs...
The Olive Rejected [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. The Olive Rejectd. Or the Yankees Revenge, Pubds. as the Act Directs. [London?]: S.n., May 4, 1779. 9-1/2" x 13" hand-colored copperplate (measured to plate mark), image above text in English and French. Moderate toning, colors vivid, small stain to lower right corner... More
The Political Raree-Show: Or a Picture of Parties and Politics...
Causes of English Malaise in 1779 [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. The Political Raree-Show: Or a Picture of Parties and Politics, During and at the Close of the Last Session of Parliament, June 1779. For the Westminster Magazine, June 1779. [London]: Published by Fielding & Walker, Pater-Noster-Row, July 1, 1779. 9-1/2"... More
The State Watchman Discover'd by the Genius of Britain, Studying...
A British Response to the Battle of Yorktown [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. [Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)]. The State Watchman Discover'd by the Genius of Britain, Studying Plans for the Reproduction of America. [London]: Pubd by I. Jones, 10 Dec. 1781. 7-3/4" x 6-3/4" etching (measured to margins), attractively mounted and matted... More
The Lives of the Lord Chancellors, 3rd ed, London, 1848, 7 vols.
Campbell's Classic Lives of the Lord Chancellors Campbell, John, Lord [1779-1861]. The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England, from the Earliest Times Till the Reign of King George IV. Third Edition. London: John Murray, 1848-1850. Seven volumes. Octavo (8-3/4" x 5-1/2"). Recent morocco-stamped... More
A New and Complete Law-Dictionary Or General Abridgment, 1st ed, 2 v..
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
The Journals of All Parliaments During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth...
Valuable Source on Queen Elizabeth's Parliaments D'Ewes, Sir Simonds [1602-1650], Compiler. Bowes, Paul (d. 1702), Editor. The Journals of All the Parliaments During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, Both of the House of Lords and House of Commons. Revised and Published by Paul Bowes, of the Middle Temple London, Esq... More
A General Abridgment of Cases in Equity, Argued and Adjudged...
Attributed to Matthew Bacon, Robert Foley, Sir Geoffrey Gilbert and Henry Pooley Gentleman of the Middle Temple. A General Abridgment of Cases in Equity, Argued and Adjudged in the High Court of Chancery, &c. With Several Cases Never Before Published, Alphabetically Digested Under Proper Titles; With Notes and References to... More
The Loss of Eden, And Eden!, Lost
"Both Alike Have Gain'd the Public Scorn" [Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801)]. [Eden, William, 1st Baron Auckland (1745-1814)]. The Loss of Eden, And Eden!, Lost. London: Printed & Publish'd... by W. Hinton, 21 December 1785. 8-1/4" x 12-1/2" hand-colored etching (image size) above eight lines of verse, attractively mounted and matted. Margins... More
Britain, America, At Length be Friends," London, January, 1774.
"At Length be Friends" [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. [Britain, America, At Length be Friends]. From the London Magazine, London, [January], 1774. 4-1/2" x 6" copperplate engraving (image size) above ten lines of verse, attractively mounted and matted. Moderate even toning, a few tiny spots to margins. An attractive, well-inked impression... More
Recusal and Disqualification of Judges For Cause Motions, Peremptory..
Recusal and Disqualification of Judges For Cause Motions, Peremptory Challenges and Appeals. Richard E. Flamm. Banks and Jordan Law Publishing, 2018. xxv, 1228 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 9781890080327. New. $429. * The long awaited companion volume to renowned legal and judicial ethics expert Richard E. Flamm's acclaimed treatise on Judicial Disqualification... More
The Political Mirror, Or an Exhibition of Ministers for April, 1782.
A Pro-American Ministry Takes Power in Great Britain [Great Britain]. [American Revolution]. "Razo Rezio Inv." "Crunk Fogo Sculp." "The Political Mirror, Or an Exhibition of Ministers for April, 1782." From the Westminster Magazine, London, April, 1782. 5-3/4" x 9" copperplate engraving (image size), attractively mounted and matted. Moderate even toning... More