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Ignorami Lamentatio Super Legis Communis Translationem ex Latino...
A Satirical Take on Legal History Featuring a Three-Page "Dictionary" [Bramston, James (1694?-1744)]. Ignorami Lamentatio Super Legis Communis Translationem ex Latino in Anglicum, Una cum Dedicatione ad Dulmannum & Praefatione ad Curtesium Lectorem. Cui Adjicitur, Index Expositorius Iocupletissimus Voces Communis Legis Angliae in hoc Opere Usitatas Exponens & Explanans. London..... More
The Emancipation Leaders Who Voted to Enact the 13th Amendment...
[Lincoln, Abraham]. [United States Congress]. Lincoln & Congress: The Emancipation Leaders Who Voted to Enact the 13th Amendment to the Constitution Forbidding Slavery. Carte De Visite, 2.5" x 4", no date, Washington D.C., of President Lincoln and "The Emancipation Leaders." No stamp on verso, minor toning and foxing, else fine..... More
Il Dovere Del Magistrato Nell Amminstrazione Della Giustizia...
A Rare Address to Magistrates on the Administration of Criminal Law Caselli, Pier-Vincenzo. Il Dovere Del Magistrato Nell' Amminstrazione Della Giustizia Criminale: Discorso. Ferrara: Presso i Socj Bianchi e Negri, [1811]. [vi], 49 pp. With a half-title. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). Recent plain wrappers. Title and text within double rule..... More
The Freeholder's Political Catechism, London, 1733.
Bolinbroke's Classic Statement on the Nature of Government [Bolingbroke, Henry St. John, Viscount (1678-1751)]. The Freeholder's Political Catechism. London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick-Lane, 1733. 24 pp. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5-1/2"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet. Moderarte toning, light soiling to exterior, light foxing to a few leaves, printing flaw to..... More
The Laws of the United States of America, In Three Volumes.
Complete First Folwell Edition with Swift's Index [United States]. [Congress]. [Folwell, Richard (1768?-1814), Printer]. [Swift, Zephaniah (1759-1823), Compiler of Index]. The Laws of the United States of America. Published by Authority. Philadelphia: Printed by Richard Folwell, 1796-1797. 3 volumes. [iv], [5]-494, [iv], [5]-576; [iv], [5]-477, [131] pp. Octavo (7-3/4" x...... More
Flagellation & the Flagellants, A History of the Rod in All Countries
Cooper, William M. Flagellation & the Flagellants: A History of the Rod in All Countries from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. Revised and Corrected. London: William Reeves, [c.1877]. xi, [1], 544 pp. Plates. Illustrations. Original cloth with elaborate gilt and blind stamping, deckle edges. Negligible light rubbing to..... More
Reasons for Concluding that the Act of 1711, Reversing the Attainder..
Goodell, Abner Cheney, Jr. Reasons for Concluding that the Act of 1711, Reversing the Attainders of the Persons Convicted of Witchcraft in Massachusetts in the Year 1692, Became a Law. Being a Reply to Supplementary Notes, Etc., By George H. Moore, LL.D. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical..... More
The New Lunacy Acts, 8 & 9 Vict cc 100, 126, With an Introduction...
A Scarce Guide to the 1845 Lunacy Reforms Lumley, W[illiam] G[olden] [1802-1878]. The New Lunacy Acts, 8 & 9 Vict. cc. 100, 126, With an Introduction, Abstracts, Notes, And Index; And an Appendix, Containing the Statutes Relating to Insane Criminals and Prisoners, And a Statement of the Different Forms of..... More
A Dialogue Between a Lawyer and a Country Gentleman... 3rd ed. 1771.
Game Laws, Hares, Phesants and Partridges [Purlevent, John]. [Purlewent, Samuel]. A Dialogue Between a Lawyer and a Country Gentleman, Upon the Subject of the Game Laws, Relative to Hares, Partridges, And Pheasants. Wherein is Shewn, The Several Qualifications to Kill Game; The Penalties such Persons are Liable to Who Kill..... More
The Lives of the Lord Chancellors. 10 vols. Complete Set.
A Handsomely Bound Copy of Campbell's Lives of the Lord Chancellors Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell [1779-1861]. Mallory, John Allen, Editor. Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England, From the Earliest Times Till the Reign of Queen Victoria. Boston, Estes & Lauriat, 1874-1875. 10..... More
The Lives of the Chief Justices of England. 6 Vols. Boston, 1873-1874.
Expanded Edition of Campbell's Lives of the Chief Justices Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell [1779-1861]. Arnould, Sir Joseph [1813-1886], Author of Volumes V and VI. The Lives of the Chief Justices of England. Boston: Estes & Lauriat, 1873-1874. 6 volumes. Frontispieces. Plates. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Contemporary three-quarter morocco over..... More
Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the...
Peters's U.S. Supreme Court Reports [Supreme Court, United States]. Peters, Richard [1779-1848], Reporter, Brightly, Frederick C. [1812-1888], Editor. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States. New York: The Banks Law Publishing Company, 1903. Sixteen volumes. Complete (official) set. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"). Uniformly..... More
Ignorami Lamentatio Super Legis Communis Translationem ex Latino...
A Satirical Take on Legal History Featuring a Three-Page "Dictionary" [Bramston, James (1694?-1744)]. Ignorami Lamentatio Super Legis Communis Translationem ex Latino in Anglicum, Una cum Dedicatione ad Dulmannum & Praefatione ad Curtesium Lectorem. Cui Adjicitur, Index Expositorius Iocupletissimus Voces Communis Legis Angliae in hoc Opere Usitatas Exponens & Explanans. London..... More
Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court... 12 vols.
Wheaton's Reports: The "Golden Book of American Law" [Supreme Court, United States]. Wheaton, Henry [1785-1848], Reporter. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States. New York: Banks Law Publishing Co, 1904 [Volume 7: 1903]. Twelve volumes. Complete set. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"). Uniformly bound..... More
Select Cases Before the King's Council in the Star Chamber.. 2 Vols.
Leadam, I.S., Editor. Selden Society. Select Cases Before the King's Council in the Star Chamber Commonly Called The Court of Star Chamber [Volume I] A.D. 1477-1509. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1903. cliv, 356 pp. [With] Volume II A.D. 1509-1544. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1911. cxxxiv, 404 pp. Publisher's navy starched buckram. Light..... More
The American Law of Slavery 1810-1860. Considerations of Humanity...
Tushnet, Mark V. The American Law of Slavery 1810-1860. Considerations of Humanity and Interest. Princeton: Princeton University Press, [1981]. First edition. ix, 262 pp. Publisher's cloth hardcover, light wear, internally claen and bright. $20. * "In an examination of Southern slave law between 1810 and 1860, Mark Tushnet reveals a...... More
Lyttelton Tenures in Englysshe. London, c.1541.
c.1541 Edition of Littleton in English Littleton, Sir Thomas [1402-1481]. Lyttelton Tenures in Englysshe. [London: In Paules Churche Yearde at the Sygne of the Maydens Heed, By Thomas Petyt, n.d. (1541?)]. [i], cc [i.e. cciiii], [2] ff. Octavo (5-1/4" x 3-3/4"). Expertly bound in period-style calf, blind rules to boards..... More
Lex Mercatoria Rediviva, Or, The Merchant's Directory, Being a...
"An Authority in Mercantile Customs": Kent Beawes, Wyndham [fl. 1775]. Lex Mercatoria Rediviva: Or, The Merchant's Directory. Being a Complete Guide to All Men in Business, Whether as Traders, Remitters, Owners, Freighters, Captains, Insurers, Brokers, Factors, Supercargoes, Agents. Containing an Account of Our Trading Companies and Colonies, With Their Establishments..... More
Selden Society. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant. 3 Vols.
Gross, Charles, Editor. Hubert Hall, Editor. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant A.D. [1239-1779]. Local Courts; Central Courts; Supplementary Central Courts. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1908; 1930; 1932. 3 volumes. Complete set. Volume 1 (1908). A.D. 1270-1638. Local Courts. lv, 181 pp. Volume 2 (1930). A.D. 1239-1633. Central Courts. cxvi, 227..... More
Commonwealth vs Henry K Goodwin, Charged by Indictment with the...
He Thought His Victim was Trying to Cheat Him: McDade 360 [Trial]. Goodwin, Henry K., Defendant. Commonwealth vs. Henry K. Goodwin: Charged by Indictment with the Wilful Murder of Albert D. Swan: Eighth Day of the Trial Before Charles Allen and William S. Gardner, Justices: Edgar J. Sherman, Attorney General..... More
Select Pleas, Starrs, and Records of the Jewish Exchequer
Rigg, J.M., Editor. Select Pleas, Starrs, and Other Records from the Rolls of the Exchequer of the Jews, A.D. 1220-1284. Selden Society Volume 15 for the Year 1901. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1902. lxi, 167 pp. Includes the Publications and Rules of the Selden Society, and List of Members throughout the..... More
The Mirror of Justices. Selden Society, Volume 7 for 1893.
Whittaker, William Joseph, Editor. Maitland, Frederic William, Introduction. The Mirror of Justices. Selden Society, Volume 7 for the Year 1893. London: Bernard Quaritch for The Selden Society, 1895. lv, 210, 7 [List of publication and Rules of the Selden Society] pp. Publisher's dark navy starched buckram with gilt spine lettering..... More
The Complete Juryman, Or, A Compendium of the Laws Relating to Jurors.
"Happiness that no Nation in the World but the English Ever Enjoyed" [Juries]. The Complete Juryman, Or, A Compendium of the Laws Relating to Jurors, Viz. Of Grand Juries, Of Petit Juries, Who Are Qualified to Serve on Juries, Who Are Exempted from Serving on Juries, Of Returning Juries, And..... More
Reflections on the Natural and Acquired Endowments Requisite for...
Guidance for Young Lawyers A Barrister At Law. [Simpson, Joseph]. Reflections on the Natural and Acquired Endowments Requisite for the Study of the Law, And the Means to be Used in the Pursuit of It. London: Printed for J. Worrall; T. Waller; And B. Tovey, 1764. xi, [1], 54, [2]..... More
Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court... 9 Vols...
Complete Set of Cranch's Reports [Supreme Court, United States]. Cranch, William [1769-1855], Reporter. Brightly, Frederick C. [1812-1888], Editor. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States. New York: The Banks Law Publishing Co. Volume VIII: 1902, Volumes I-III, V: 1903; Volumes IV, VI-VII, IX..... More