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Catalogue of the Officers Students of Law School of Cincinnati College
The First Law School West of the Alleghenies [University of Cincinnati College of Law]. Catalogue of the Officers and Students of the Law School of the Cincinnati College. Cincinnati: [A.H. Pugh], 1878. 55, [1] pp. Octavo (9" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers. Faint vertical crease through center, moderate..... More
Of the Law of Nature and Nations, Eight Books, Second Edition, 1710.
Second English Edition of Pufendorf Pufendorf, Samuel von [1632-1694]. Barbeyrac, Jean [1674-1744], Annotator. [Kennet(t), Basil (1674-1715), Translator]. [Percivale, William, Translator]. Of the Law of Nature and Nations. Eight Books. Written in Latin by the Baron Pufendorf. Translated Into English. Carefully Corrected, and Compared with Mr. Barbeyrac's French Translation; With the..... More
![An Essay on the First Principles of Government [& Three Other Works]. Joseph Priestley](/pictures/thumb/70963.JPG?v=1583512514)
An Essay on the First Principles of Government [& Three Other Works].
Four Influential Books by Joseph Priestley Priestley, Joseph [1733-1804]. An Essay on the First Principles of Government; And on the Nature of Political, Civil, And Religious Liberty. London: Printed for J. Dodsley, 1768. vii, [1], 191, [1] pp. [Bound with] Priestley, Joseph. Considerations on Church-Authority; Occasioned by Dr. Balguy's Sermon..... More
4-7/8" x 6-7/8" Black-and-White Press Photograph of a Lawyer in His...
Charming Photograph with a Legal Publisher Advertisement in the Background [Legal Publishing]. [4-7/8" x 6-7/8" Black-and-White Press Photograph of a Lawyer in His Office, A Calendar Advertising the Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure Behind Him]. [New York?, 1908]. Photo mounted onto rigid backing, some rubbing to edges with minor wear..... More
Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, The War with America, And the Debts and..
An Influential Economic Argument in Support of the American Revolution Price, Richard [1723-1791]. Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, The War with America, And the Debts and Finances of the Kingdom: With a General Introduction and Supplement. London: Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1778. [ii], xxx, [6], 112; xiv..... More
Imp Caes Justiniani Institutiones, Das ist ein Aussug und Anleittung..
The First Attempt in Germany to Collect and Organize Roman and Domestic Law Perneder, Andreas [c.1500-1543]. Freimann, Rochus [d.1583], Editor. [Hunger, Wolfgang (1511-1555), Editor]. Soccini, Bartolommeo [1436-1507], Editor. Imp. Caes. Justiniani Institutiones, Das ist ein Aussug und Anleittung Anleittung Etlicher Keyserlichen unnd de heiligen Romischen Reichs Geschribner Rechten Sampt Angehangtem..... More
A Most Splendid Procession, This Day at 12 o'Clock, To Introduce...
Unrecorded Broadside Advertising "A Most Splendid Procession" for a Radical Orator [Broadside]. [Hunt, Henry (1773-1835]. A Most Splendid Procession, This Day at 12 o'Clock, To Introduce Henry Hunt, Esq. Triumphantly into London. London: Printed by E. Thomas, 6 Denmark Court, Strand, [1822]. 9-1/4" x 7" broadside. Text in single column..... More
The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Information Exhibited...
A Case That Influenced the Passage of the Libel Act of 1792 [Trial]. Stockdale, John [1749?-1814], Defendant. Gurney, Joseph [1744-1815], Reporter. [Erskine, Thomas [1750-1823]. The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Information Exhibited Ex Officio, by the King's Attorney General, Against John Stockdale; For a Libel on the House..... More
Laws of the State of New-York... 1816 to 1865, in 42 books
[New York Laws]. Laws of the State of New-York, Passed at the Thirty-Ninth to [Eighty-Eight Session of the Legislature... From January 1816 to [April 1865]. Albany: William Gould, 1818-1865. 42 books. Eight linear feet of shelf space. Early 20th-century tan cloth with upper and lower black spine labels. Worn, many..... More
![Tractatus de Fortuitis [Bound with] Tractatus de Probanda Negativa. Sebastiano Medici, Francesco...](/pictures/thumb/70946.JPG?v=1582909454)
Tractatus de Fortuitis [Bound with] Tractatus de Probanda Negativa.
Scarce Treatises on Proximate Cause and Evidence in Roman Law Medici, Sebastiano [d.1595]. Tractatus de Fortuitis Casibus. In Hac Editione a Mendis Quibus Scatebat Innumeris, Diligenter Repurgatus. Cologne: Apud Ioannem Gymnicum, Sub Monocerote, 1578. [xlviii], 443, [4] pp. [Bound with] Ercolani, Francesco [1541-1569]. Da Fano, Martino (Martinus) [active 1229-1272]. Tractatus..... More
Novellarum Constitutionum DN Iustiniani Principis Volumen, Quod...
A Respected Edition of the Novels Justinian I [483-565 CE], Emperor of the East. Holoander, Gregor [1501-1531], Editor and Annotator. Scrimger, Henry [1506-1572], Editor and Annotator. Novellarum Constitutionu[m] DN. Iustiniani Principis Volumen, Quod Authenticon Vocant, Gregorio Haloandro Interprete, Ad Scrimgerianam Editionem Diligenter Collatum, Ac Sedulo Emendatum: Cui Accesserunt Canones Apostolorum..... More
The Constitutions of the United States According to the Latest...
1811 Compilation of United States Constitutions [Constitutions]. [United States]. The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments: To Which are Prefixed, The Declaration of Independence; And the Federal Constitution, With the Amendments. Also the Farewell Address of George Washington, Esq. To the People of the United States..... More
Coutumes du Duche, Bailliage et Siege Presidial de Chartres, Pays...
An Edition of the Coutumes of Chartres with Manuscript Annotations [Chartres]. Couart, Jean, Commentary. Du Moulin, Charles [1500-1566], Editor. Coutumes du Duche, Bailliage et Siege Presidial de Chartres, Pays Chartrain, Perche-Gouet, Baronies & Chastellenies d'Alluye, Brou, Mommiral, Auton & la Bazoche-Gouet, Dites les Cinq Baronies. Commentee par M. J. Couart..... More
De Alluvionibus; Tractatus Fertilissimus, In quo Incrementi &....
An Influential Treatise on Riparian Law Aimo, Battista [1550-1589]. De Alluvionibus; Tractatus Fertilissimus, In quo Incrementi & Decrementi Fluminum, Ad Fundorum Vicinorum Commodo, & Incommoda, Cum Naturali Acquisitione, & Amissione Dominiorum, & Possessionum; Materia ita Copiose, & Clare Tractatur, Ut nil Amplius Desiderandum Sit. Quod ad Venditionum, Emptionum; Pactorum Inter..... More
Regulamento das Meretrizes, Aprovado pelo Portaria Provincial...
Rare 1933 Digest of Laws Regulating Macau's Sex Trade [Macau]. [China]. [Prostitution]. Regulamento das Meretrizes, Aprovado pelo Portaria Provincial No. 1:093, De 7 de Abril de 1933. Macau: Imprensa Nacional, 1933. 22 pp. Text in Portuguese and Chinese. Stitched pamphlet in printed paper wrappers. Some edgewear, a few chips and..... More
Amusemens d'un Prisonnier, 1750, First edition, 2 vols in 1.
A Prisoner Shares His Memories of an Unconventional Romance [France]. Amusemens d'un Prisonnier. Paris (i.e. Liege): S.n., 1750. [ii], 135, [1]; [ii], 130 pp. Two parts, each with title page. Endleaf following p. 130 of Part II removed. 12mo. (6-1/4" x 3-3/4"). Contemporary calf, raised bands, lettering piece and gilt..... More
Les Coustumes Anciennes de Lorris, Des Bailliage et Prevoste...
An Influential Coutume Lhoste, Antione [Fl. 1629], Commentary. Du Moulin, Charles [1500-1566], Notes. Les Coustumes Anciennes de Lorris, Des Bailliage et Prevoste de Montargis le Franc, De Sainct Forgeau, Pays de Puysaye, Chastillon sur Louain, & Autres Lieux Ressortissans Audit Bailliage de Montargis, Comte de Gien, De Sanxerre, Duche de..... More
![De Nequitia Advocatorum [Bound with] Repraesentatio Judicis Muneribus. Arnold Moritz Holtermann,...](/pictures/thumb/70932.JPG?v=1582217769)
De Nequitia Advocatorum [Bound with] Repraesentatio Judicis Muneribus.
Three Satirical Views of Legal Practice Holtermann, Arnold Moriz [1627-1681]. De Nequitia Advocatorum, Von Tucken und Bubenstucken der Advocaten und deren Gebet. Cum Judicio Defensivo Francisci Clientis, Dicto Virgae! Virgae! [Germany]: S.n., 1682. 210 pp. Added double folded copperplate title page. [Bound with] Wiederholdt, Johann Ludwig [1679-1760]. [Fritsch, Ahasver (1629-1701)]..... More
The World's Famous Prisons, An Account of the State of Prisons from...
A Limited-Edition, Twelve-Volume Fine-Press Study of Prisons Griffiths, Arthur [1838-1908]. The World's Famous Prisons: An Account of the State of Prisons from the Earliest Times to the Present Day, With the History of Celebrated Cases. London: The Grolier Society, [c.1900]. Twelve volumes. Frontispieces. Plates. Octavo (8-3/4" x 5-3/4). Three-quarter morocco..... More
The Speech of Sir Audley Mervyn Knight; His Majesties Prime Serjeant.
Questions Concerning the Irish Act of Settlement Mervyn, Sir Audley [d.1675]. The Speech of Sir Audley Mervyn Knight; His Majesties Prime Serjeant at Law, And Speaker of the House of Commons in Ireland. Delivered to His Grace James Duke of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, The 13 Day of February..... More
A Faithful Narrative of the Most Wicked and Inhuman Transactions...
"The Most Wicked and Inhuman Transactions of that Bloody-Minded Gang" Cox, Joseph [d. 1760]. A Faithful Narrative of the Most Wicked and Inhuman Transactions of that Bloody-Minded Gang of Thief-Takers, Alias Thief-Makers, Macdaniel, Berry, Salmon, Eagan, Alias Gahagan; (with a Curious Print of Macdaniel) As also of that Notorious Accomplice..... More
Pamphlets, Circulars, Offprints and Letters Concerning Tariffs...
An Archive Concerning American Tariffs During the Nineteenth Century [Archive]. [Tariff Laws]. [Pamphlets, Circulars, Offprints and Letters Concerning Tariffs]. Massachusetts, New York and Washington, DC, 1823-1902. 72 items, comprising 42 pamphlets, 12 offprints, 10 circulars and 8 letters, sizes range from 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" to 12-1/2" x 9-1/2." Light to..... More
The First Century of an Institution, Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, Reed...
Demmler, Ralph H. The First Century of an Institution, Reed Smith Shaw & McClay: Reed, Smith, Shaw, & Beal, 1902-1922, Knox & Reed, 1877-1902. [Pittsburgh: Ralph H. Demmler, 1977]. ix, 232 pp. Plates. Original cloth, light shelfwear, internally clean. $10. More
A Brief History of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn.
Ellis, Francis M. Clark, Edward F. A Brief History of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn. [Portsmouth, NH]: P.E. Randall, [1988]. 195 pp. Illustration. Softbound, light shelfwear, author inscription (Ellis) to front endleaf. $25. More
Story Case-Business Law, A Systematic Non-Technical Treatment...7 vols
A Layman's Guide to Business Law Based on the Case Method KixMiller, William, Editor. Story Case-Business Law: A Systematic Non-Technical Treatment of Business Law in Story and Case Form. Chicago: Commerce Clearing House, [1915]. Seven volumes. Complete set. Original buckram, red and black lettering pieces to spine. Some rubbing to..... More