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The Bubble Upon the Congressional Anvil, Fifteen Millions for the..
An Argument Against the Louisiana Purchase [Louisiana Purchase]. "Louisiana, Or the Bubble Upon the Constitutional Anvil, Fifteen Millions for the Purchase. No. V," United States Chronicle. Providence, RI, October 6, 1803. 4 pp. 19" x 11" broadsheet newspaper, four-column text. Light browning and a few tiny stains, horizontal and vertical... More
The Works of Sir William Temple, Bart. 5th ed. London, 1757. 4 Vols.
Collected Works of Notable British Diplomat and Essayist Temple, Sir William [1628-1699]. [Swift, Jonathan (1667-1745), Editor]. The Works of Sir William Temple, Bart. Complete. To Which is Prefixed, The Life and Character of the Author. London: Printed for J. Clarke, T. Wotton, [et al.], 1757. Four volumes. Copperplate portrait frontispiece... More
![Jus Gentium Methodo Scientifica Pertractarum [with] The Translation. Christian Wolff.](/pictures/thumb/69011.JPG?v=1542130589)
Jus Gentium Methodo Scientifica Pertractarum [with] The Translation.
Wolffs's Deeply Influential Treatise on Inetrnational Law Wolff, Christian [1679-1754]. Nippold, Otfried [1864-1938], Introduction. Jus Gentium Methodo Scientifica Pertractatum. The Photographic Reproduction of the Edition of 1764. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1934. Portrait frontispiece with tissue overlay. lvi, 411, [4] pp. [With] Wolff, Christian. Drake, Joseph H., Translator. Jus... More
![De Jure Naturae et Gentium [with] Of The Law Of Nature And Nations. Samuel von Pufendorf.](/pictures/thumb/69010.JPG?v=1542130589)
De Jure Naturae et Gentium [with] Of The Law Of Nature And Nations...
Pufendorf's De Jure Naturae et Gentium with Its Standard English Translation Pufendorf, Samuel von [1632-1694]. Simons, Walter, Introduction. De Jure Naturae et Gentum Libri Octo. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press; London: Humphrey Milford, 1934. 66a, 1002 pp. Portrait frontispiece with tissue overlay. [With] Pufendorff, Samuel von. Oldfather, C.H., Translator. Oldfather... More
![De Iure [Jure] Belli Libri Tres [with] The Translation, 2 vols. Alberico Gentili.](/pictures/thumb/69009.JPG?v=1542130588)
De Iure [Jure] Belli Libri Tres [with] The Translation, 2 vols.
Gentili's Landmark Treatise on War Gentili, Alberico [1552-1608]. De Jure Belli Libri Tres. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1933. vi, [14], 742, [2] pp. Frontispiece with tissue overlay. [With] Gentili, Alberico. Rolfe, John C., Translator. Philipson, Coleman, Introduction. De Jure Belli Libri Tres. A Translation of the Text, With an... More
![De Jure Et Officiis Bellicis [with] Three Books on the Law of War. Balthazar Ayala.](/pictures/thumb/69008.JPG?v=1542130588)
De Jure Et Officiis Bellicis [with] Three Books on the Law of War.
An Important Forerunner to Grotius Ayala, Balthazar [c.1548-1584]. Westlake, John [1828-1913], Editor. De Jure Et Officiis Bellicis Et Disciplina Militari Libri III. Washington: Carnegie Institution, 1912. [vi], xxvi, [9], 226, [6] pp. Frontispiece with tissue overlay. [With] Ayala, Balthazar. Bate, John Pawley, Translator, Notes. De Jure Et Officiis Bellicis Et... More
![Juris et Judicii Fecialis [With] An Exposition of Fecial Law, 2 vols. Richard Zouche, Richard Zouch.](/pictures/thumb/69007.JPG?v=1542130588)
Juris et Judicii Fecialis [With] An Exposition of Fecial Law, 2 vols.
Pioneering English Treatise on International Law Zouch(e), Richard [1590-1661]. Holland, Thomas Erskine [1835-1926], Editor. Iuris et Iudicii Fecialis, Sive, Iuris Inter Gentes, Et Quaestionum, de Eodem Explicatio. Edited by Thomas Erskine Holland. Washington, DC: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1911. xvi, [xvi], 204 pp. Portrait frontispiece with tissue overlay. [With] Zouch(e)... More
The Spanish Origin of International Law, Francisco De Vitoria and His
Study of Vitoria by a Leading Figure in Twentieth-Century International Law Scott, James Brown [1866-1943]. The Spanish Origin of International Law. Francisco De Vitoria and His Law of Nations. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press,/London: Humphrey Milford, 1934. 19a, 288, [6], clviii pp. Portrait frontispiece. Original cloth, light shelfwear and soiling... More
De Domino Mares Dissertatio, In One Volume.
Carnegie Reprint of One of Bynkershoek's Principal Works Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. Magoffin, Ralph van Dieman [1874-1942], Translation. Scott, James Brown [1866-1943], Introduction. De Dominio Maris Dissertatio. In One Volume. A Photographic Reproduction of the Second Edition (1744) with an English Translation by Ralph Van Deman Magoffin and an Introduction... More
Elements of International Law, Carnegie Reprint of 1866 edition
Carnegie Reprint of Dana's Edition of Wheaton's Elements Wheaton, Henry [1785-1848]. Dana, Richard, Henry, Jr. [1815-1882], Editor. Wilson, George Grafton [1863-1951], Editor. Elements of International Law. The Literal Reproduction of the Edition of 1866 by Richard Henry Dana Jr. Edited, With notes by, George Grafton Wilson. Oxford: At the Clarendon... More
Slavery, Race and The American Legal System: 1700-1872. 16 Volumes.
An Invaluable Series of Source Documents Dealing With Slavery and Race Finkelman, Paul, Editor. Slavery, Race and the American Legal System: 1700-1872. A Sixteen Volume Facsimile Series Reproducing Over One Hundred and Seventy Rare and Important Pamphlets. New York: Garland, 1988. 16 Volumes. Complete set. Original cloth, light shelfwear, internally... More
International Adjudications Ancient and Modern History and Documents
Voluminous Digest of Historic International Adjudications Moore, John Bassett [1860-1947], Editor. International Adjudications Ancient and Modern: History and Documents Together with Mediatorial Reports, Advisory Opinions, And the Decisions of Domestic Commissions, On International Claims. Modern Series. Publications of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. New York: Oxford University Press, 1929-1933... More
System of Stiles as Now Practicable Within the Kingdom of Scotland...
The First Scottish Book of Precedents Dallas, George [1635-1701]. System of Stiles, As Now Practicable Within the Kingdom of Scotland: And Reduced to a Clear Method, Not Heretofore. Consisting of VI. Parts. I. Real and Personal Diligence. II. What Passeth the Privy-Seal Only. III. Summonds Passing the Signet. IV. What... More
A Series of the Decisions of the Court of King's Bench, 2 Vols. in 1
English Poor-Law Cases with an Abridgment Burrow, Sir James [1701-1782]. A Series of the Decisions of the Court of King's Bench Upon Settlement-Cases; From the Death of Lord Raymond in March 1732: To Which is Added a Complete Abridgment of the Substance of Each Case, And Two Tables of the... More
A Collection Of Sundry Statutes Frequent in Use, With Notes in the...
"A New Standard" Pulton, Ferdinando [1536-1618], Compiler. A Collection Of Sundry Statutes, Frequent in Use: With Notes in the Margent and References to the Book Cases and Books of Entries and Registers, Where they be Treated of. Together with an Abridgment of the Residue which be Expired, Repealed, Altered, And... More
The Tryal of Philip Standsfield son to Sir James Standsfield of New...
Scottish Murder Trial, This Imprint Not in the ESTC [Trial]. Standsfield, Philip [d. 1688], Defendant. The Tryal of Philip Standsfield Son to Sir James Standsfield of New-Milns, For the Murder of His Father, And Other Crimes Libel'd Against Him. Published by Authority. Edinburgh: Printed by the Heir of Andrew Anderson... More
Essays on Human Rights and Their Political Guaranties.
A Profound Influence on the Antebellum Women's Movement Hurlbut, E[lisha] P[owell] [1807-1889]. Essays on Human Rights and Their Political Guaranties. New York: Greeley & McElrath, 1845. v, [7]-219 pp. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-1/4"). Recent period-style quarter calf over cloth, lettering piece and blind fillets to spine, endpapers renewed, title page... More
The Proceedings of a General Court-Martial Held at the Horse-Guards...
The Court-Martial of Lord Sackville [Trial]. Sackville, George Germain, Viscount [1716-1785], Defendant. The Proceedings of a General Court-Martial Held at the Horse-Guards on Friday the 7th, And Continued by Several Adjournments to Monday the 24th of March, 1760; And of a General Court-Martial Held at the Horse-Guards on Tuesday the... More
The New Instructor Clericalis, Stating the Authority, Jurisdiction...
Early Edition of the First Systematic Account of the Court of Common Pleas Impey, John [d. 1829]. The New Instructor Clericalis, Stating the Authority, Jurisdiction, And Modern Practice of the Court of Common Pleas. With Directions for Commencing and Defending Actions, Entering up Judgments, Suing Out Executions, And Proceeding in... More
Cases and Resolutions of Cases, Adjudg'd in the Court of King's Bench.
Cases Concerning the Poor [Poor Laws]. [Great Britain]. Cases and Resolutions of Cases, Adjudg'd in the Court of King's Bench, Concerning Settlements and Removals, From the First Year of King George I. To the Present Reign. Most of Them Adjudged in the Time, When Lord Parker Sat Chief Justice There... More
Elucidations Respecting the Common and Statute Law of Scotland.
First Edition of an Uncommon Study by Lord Kames [Kames, Henry Home, Lord (1696-1782)]. Elucidations Respecting the Common and Statute Law of Scotland. Edinburgh: Printed for William Creech, 1777. xvi, 421, [2] pp. Includes two-page publisher list of other titles by Kames. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/4"). Recent period-style quarter calf... More
Treaties and Laws of the Osage Nation, As Passed to November 26, 1890.
Treaties and Laws of the Osage Nation to November 26, 1890 [Osage Nation]. Fitzpatrick, W[illiam] S[outh] [1866-1945], Compiler. Treaties and Laws of the Osage Nation, As Passed to November 26, 1890. Cedar Vale, KS: Press of the Cedar Vale Commercial, 1895. Reprint. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, Inc., [1973]. [ii], [i]... More
American State Trials A Collection of the Important and Interesting...
Lawson, John D. (Editor). American State Trials. A Collection of the Important and Interesting Criminal Trials Which Have Taken Place in the United States, from the Beginning of Our Government to the Present Day with Notes and Annotations. St. Louis: F.H. Thomas Law Book Co, 1914-1928. 17 volumes. Complete set... More
Acts and Resolutions of the Creek National Council of the Extra...
Creek Acts and Laws, 1894 [Creek Nation]. Acts and Resolutions of the Creek National Council of the Extra Session of April, 1894, And the Regular Session of October, 1894. Muskogee, IT: F.C. Hubbard, 1894. Reprint. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, Inc., [1973]. [ii], 19, [1]; 22, [1] pp. Original publisher cloth... More
Constitution and Laws of the Muskogee Nation, As Compiled and...
An Important 1893 Compilation of Creek Laws and Treaties [Creek Nation]. McKellop, A[lbert] P[ike] [b. 1858], Compiler. Constituton and Laws of the Muskogee Nation, As Compiled and Codified by A.P. McKellop, Under Act of October 15, 1892. Muskogee, IT: F.C. Hubbard, 1893. Reprint. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, Inc., [1973]. [ii]... More