Joseph Chitty on the Law of Nations Chitty, Joseph [1776-1841]. A Practical Treatise on the Law of Nations, Relative to the Legal Effect of War on the Commerce of Belligerents and Neutrals; And Orders in Council and Licences. To Which Are Added, Extracts from Grotius, Bynkershoek, And Vattel: Also, The..... More

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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