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The Trial of the Rev Thomas Fyshe Palmer, Before the Circuit Court...
The Trial of a "Scottish Martyr" [Trial]. Palmer, Thomas Fyshe [1747-1802], Defendant. The Trial of the Rev. Thomas Fyshe Palmer, Before the Circuit Court of Justiciary, Held at Perth, On the 12th and 13th September, 1793, On an Indictment for Seditious Practices. Taken in Court by Mr. Ramsey, An Eminent..... More
Imprisonment for Debt Unconstitutional and Oppressive, Proved...
A Constitutional Argument Against Imprisonment for Debt Farley, Edward. Imprisonment for Debt Unconstitutional and Oppressive, Proved from the Fundamental Principles of the British Constitution, And the Rights of Nature. London: Printed for the Author and Sold by T. Hookham, 1788. [ii], 160 pp. Octavo (8" x 5-1/4"). Disbound. moderate toning..... More
Hone's Interesting History... [with] [Four Additional Pamphlets].
From the Library of Albert M. Cohn Hone, William [1780-1842], Publisher. Hone's Interesting History of the Memorable Blood Conspiracy, Carried On by S. Mac Daniel, J. Berry, J. Egan, And J. Salmon, Thief-Takers, And Their Trials and Sentences, In 1756, For Procuring Two Boys to Commit a Robbery, In Order..... More
A Letter Concerning Libels, Warrants, The Seizure of Papers, And...
An Important Argument for Freedom of the Press Inspired by the Wilkes Libel Case [Father of Candor]. [Almon, John (1735-1773), Attributed]. A Letter Concerning Libels, Warrants, The Seizure of Papers, And Sureties for the Peace of Behaviour; With a View to Some Late Proceedings, And the Defence of Them by..... More
Plan for the Organization of a Law Faculty and For a System of...
A Plan for NYU's Law School Butler, Benjamin F. [1795-1858]. Plan For the Organization of a Law Faculty and For a System of Instruction in Legal Science, In the University of the City of New York. New York: Printed at the University Press, 1835. xiii, 40 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x...... More
A Defence of the Minority in the House of Commons, On the Question...
Inspired by the Wilkes Libel Case [Townsend, Charles (1725-1767), Attributed]. A Defence of the Minority in the House of Commons, On the Question Relating to General Warrants. London: Printed for J. Almon, 1764. [ii] 38 pp. Lacking half-title and final publisher advertisement leaf. Octavo (8" x 5"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet..... More
Present State of the Law, The Speech of Henry Brougham, Esq MP...
Brougham's Great Speech on Law Reform Brougham, Henry [1778-1868]. Present State of the Law. The Speech of Henry Brougham, Esq. M.P., In the House of Commons, On Thursday, February 7, 1828, On His Motion, That an Humble Address be Presented to His Majesty, Praying that He Will Graciously be Pleased..... More
10" x 35" Panoramic Photograph of the First Annual Session of the...
The First Annual Session of the National Association of Women Lawyers [National Association of Women Lawyers]. [10" x 35" Black-and-White Panoramic Photograph of the First Annual Session of the National Association of Women Lawyers]. Minneapolis, MN, August 28, 1923. Light soiling, vertical creases, tiny tear to right margin. $3,500. *..... More
Repertoriu[m] do Nic de Milis: Repertorium Admodum Solenne (Quod...
Venerable Alphabetically Digested Handbook on Canon Law Milis, Joannes Nicolaus de [15th c.]. Ferrandat, Henri, Editor. Repertoriu[m] do. Nic. De Milis, Repertorium Admodum Solenne (Quod Merito Opus Singulariu[m] Dictorum Appellant)... [Lyon: Jacques Guinta and Jean Flajolett], 1546 [colophon date 1543]. [xvi], 396 ff. Octavo (5-1/4" x 3-1/4"). Contemporary paneled pigskin..... More
A System of English Ecclesiastical Law, Extracted from the Codex...
Abridgment of Gibson's Exposition of Anglican Church Law Gibson, Edmund [1669-1748]. Grey, Richard [1694-1771], Editor. A System of English Ecclesiastical Law, Extracted from the Codex Juris Ecclesiastici Anglicani of the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of London. For the Use of Young Students in the Universities, Who Are Designed for..... More
The History of the Common Law, With Notes, References, and Some...
The First History of the Common Law Hale, Matthew [1609-1676]. The History of the Common Law. With Notes, References, and Some Account of the Life of the Author by Charles Runnington. Dublin: Printed for James Moore, 1792. [iv], xl, [4], 305; [13], 114, [8] pp. Includes An Analysis of the..... More
An Essay on Crimes and Punishments, Edinburgh, 1788.
"One of the Most Influential Books in the Whole History of Criminology" Beccaria, [Cesare Bonesana, Marchese di] [1738-1794]. An Essay on Crimes and Punishments. By the Marquis Beccaria of Milan. With a Commentary by M. de Voltaire. Edinburgh: Printed by James Donaldson, 1788. 238 pp. 12mo. (6-3/4" x 4"). Recent..... More
The Trials and Execution of John Attel for Burglary, And William.
Only Known Copy: "Their Behaviour Has Been Truly Penitent" [Broadside]. [Execution]. Attel, John. Hatchman, William. Newman, Charlotte. James, Mary Ann. The Trials and Execution of John Attel for Burglary, And William Hatchman, Charlotte Newman, And Mary Ann James for Forgery, Who were Executed this Morning, Before the Debtor's Door, Old..... More
Trials and Execution of John and Robert Greers, Two Brothers...
Only Known Copy: "Will You Not Confess" [Broadside]. [Execution]. Greers, John. Greers, Robert. Trials and Execution of John and Robert Greers, Two Brothers, For the Murder of Their Father. [London]: Catnach, Printer, 2, Monmouth Court, 7 Dials, [c.1800]. 14" x 10" broadside, on thin paper, mounted on 16" x 12-1/2"..... More
A Narrative of the Trial, Together with the Last Dying Words, Speech..
Only Known Copy: "A Very Improper Situation Upon the Body of the Deceased" [Broadside]. [Execution]. Beaumont, Joshua [d.1810]. A Narrative of the Trial, Together with the Last Dying Words, Speech, And Confession of Joshua Beaumont, Who was Executed on the Drop Behind the Castle of York, On Wednesday the 15th..... More
13 Year Books of Henry VI, Years 21-39. (London, 1556-1567)
13 Year Books of Henry VI, Years 21-39 [Year Books]. Henry VI [1421-1471], King of England. De Termino Michaelis Anno XXI. Regni Regis Henrici Sexti. [London: Imprynted...In fletestrete within Temple Barre at the signe of the hand [and] starre, by Richard Tottill, 1567]. lviii ff. [Bound with] [12 Year Books..... More
Foreword to the Holmes-Laski Letters [with] Justice Felix...
Rare Frankfurter Items About Harold Laski with Presentation Inscriptions to Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon Frankfurter, Felix [1882-1965]. [Gordon, Ruth [1896-1985]. "Foreword to Holmes-Laski Letters." Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1953. xiii-xvi pp. 8-3/4" x 5-3/4" bifolium. Light toning, two horizontal fold lines, two pinholes to upper margin, small rust..... More
Anno Regni Georgii Regis, Undecimo, 1724.
Public and Private Acts of Parliament, 1724-1725 [Great Britain]. [Statutes]. George I [1660-1727], King of Great Britain. Anno Regni Georgii Regis Magnae Britanniae, Franciae, & Hiberniae, Undecimo. At the Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster, the Ninth Day of October, Anno Dom. 1722. In the Ninth Year of the Reign..... More
9-3/4" x 8" Signed Black-and-White Portrait of Melvin Belli, c.1970.
The "King of Torts" Belli, Melvin M. [9-3/4" x 8" Signed Black-and-White Portrait Photograph of Melvin Belli]. N.p., c.1970. Light fading to image, small ink mark to verso, two autograph signatures of Melvin Belli in white pencil. $50. * Belli, a San Francisco attorney, was famous for his colorful personality..... More
Prosecutor, 14" x 10" Signed Lithographic Print, c.1950s-60s.
A Passionate Prosecutor Gropper, William [1897-1977]. Prosecutor. c.1950s-1960s (1968?). 14" x 10" lithographic print (image size 12" x 7-1/2") with typed caption and penciled signature of William Gropper, professionally shrink-wrapped onto 14-1/2" x 10-1/2" foamcore board with hang tag. Light toning to margins, image vivid. $250. * This image of..... More
Anno Secundo, & Tertio, Edovardi Sexti: Actes Made in the Session...
Edward VI's Protestant Reforms [Great Britain]. [Statutes]. Edward VI [1537-1553], King of England. Anno Secundo, & Tertio, Edovardi Sexti. Actes Made in the Session of this Present Parliament, Holden Vpon Prorogation at Westminster, The Fourth Day of Nouember, In the Second Yeare of Our Most Dread Soueraign Lord Edward the..... More
Letters on Capital Punishments, Addressed to the English Judges, 1807.
Inspired by Beccaria Beccaria Anglicus. [Wright, Richard (1764-1836)]. Letters on Capital Punishments, Addressed to the English Judges. London: Printed for J. Johnson and sold by all the booksellers, 1807. [iii]-vi, 5-85, [1] pp. Lacking half-title. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet, edges untrimmed. Light toning, occasional light soiling to..... More
La Coutume du Duche de Bourgogne: Enrichie des Remarques...
An Edition of the Coutume of Burgundy with Contemporary Annotations [Bouhier, Jean (1673-1746), Compiler]. Villers, Philippe de [1545-1622], Commentary. Despringles, Jean [1550-1629], Commentary. Guillame, Jean, Commentary. La Coutume du Duche de Bourgogne, Enrichie des Remarques de Mes. Philipes de Villers, Jean de Pringles, & Jean Guillaume, Anciens Avocats au Parlement..... More
The Laws of Texas [Gammel's] 1822-1838. Volume 10. (1891-1897)
Gammel, Hans Peter Nielson, Compiler. Volume 10 (1891-1897). The Laws of Texas 1822-1897: Austin's Colonization Law and Contract; Mexican Constitution of 1824; Federal Colonization Law; Colonization Laws of Coahuila and Texas; Colonization Law of State of Tamaulipas; Fredonian Declaration of Independence; Laws and Decrees, with Constitution of Coahuila and Texas;..... More
The Laws of Texas [Gammel's] 1822-1838. Volume 9. (1879-1889)
Gammel, Hans Peter Nielson, Compiler. Volume 9 (1879-1889). The Laws of Texas 1822-1897: Austin's Colonization Law and Contract; Mexican Constitution of 1824; Federal Colonization Law; Colonization Laws of Coahuila and Texas; Colonization Law of State of Tamaulipas; Fredonian Declaration of Independence; Laws and Decrees, with Constitution of Coahuila and Texas;..... More