March 21, 2023
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The Union of England and Scotland Bacon, Sir Francis [1561-1626]. A Speech Delivered by Sir Francis Bacon, In the Lower House of Parliament Quinto Iacobi, Concerning the Article of Naturalization of the Scottish Nation. London: [S.n.], Printed Anno 1641. [iv], 34, [2] pp. First and final leaves are blank. Quarto..... More
Brydall on London, A Copy Presented to His Father Brydall, John [b.1635?]. Camera Regis, Or, A Short View of London: Containing the Antiquity, Fame, Walls, Bridge, River, Gates, Tower, Cathedral, Officers, Courts, Customs, Franchises, &c. Of that Renowned City. Collected Out of Law & History and Methodized for the Benefit..... More
Buller's Guide to the Circuits [C] [Buller, Sir Francis [1746-1800]. An Introduction to the Law Relative to Trials at Nisi Prius. London: Printed by W. Straham and M. Woodfall, 1772. vii, [1], 330, [42] pp. Quarto (10-1/2" x 9"). Contemporary calf, blind rules to boards, blind fillets along joints, raised..... More
The First Treatise on Mortgage at Law and in Equity Carter, Samuel. Lex Vadiorum. The Law of Mortgages. Wherein is Treated, The Nature of Mortgages, Either by Deed Absolute, And the Several Sorts of Proviso's Therein; Or by Defeazance, Demise and Redemise, Covenant, Or Otherwise: With Special Clauses, Conditions, &c..... More
"Never Englished Before" [Clayton, John]. Reports and Pleas of Assizes at York. Held Before Several Judges in That Circuit, With Some Precedents Useful for Pleaders at the Assizes: Never Englished Before. Dublin: Printed by S. Powell, 1741. [xxiv], 158 pp. Octavo (6" x 3-1/2"). Contemporary calf, blind rules and fillets..... More
![Item #75184 The Ancient Method and Manner of Holding... [And Two Other Titles]. Henry Elsynge,...](https://lawbookexchange.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/75184.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1676664315)
Three Restoration-Era Treatises on Parliament Elsynge, Henry [1598-1654]. The Ancient Method and Manner of Holding Parliaments in England. Enlarged. London: Printed for S.S. and to be sold by Tho. Dring, 1675. [xii], 371, [1] pp. Final page blank. [Bound with] Hakewell, W[illiam] [1574-1655]. Modus Tenendi Parliamentum: Or, The Old Manner..... More
Early Tottel Edition of Fitzherbert's Abridgment, Jefferson Owned a Copy Fitzherbert, Anthony [1470-1538]. La Graunde Abridgement Collecte par le Iudge Tresreverend Monsieur Anthony Fitzherbert, Dernierment Conferre Ouesque la Copye Escript et per ceo Correcte, Ouesque le Nombre del Sueil, Per Quel Facilement Poies Trover les Cases cy Abrydges en les..... More
An Attempt to Increase Royal Revenue for James I [Great Britain]. In Camera Scaccarii. Maii 1608. Directions for Commissioners, With the Steward of Each Mannour, Aswell for Admitting of Tenants to Copy Hold Estates, As for Assessing of Fines of the Same. Resolved on by the Right Honourable Robert Earl..... More
The Creation of Baronets Under James I [Great Britain]. Three Patents Concerning the Honourable Degree and Dignitie of Baronets, The First Containing the Creation and Grant. The Second a Decree with Addition of Other Priviledges. The Thirde a Confirmation and Explanation. London: Imprinted by Robert Barker, 1617. 39, [1] pp..... More
James I Justifies His Dissolution of Parliament James I [1566-1625], King of England and Ireland. His Majesties Declaration, Touching His Proceedings in the Late Assemblie and Convention of Parliament. London: Imprinted...by Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, 1621 [i.e. 1622]. [iv], 63, [1] pp. First leaf blank except for signature mark..... More
The Customary Law of Protectorate-Era London [London]. The City Law, Shewing the Customes, Franchises, Liberties, Priviledges, And Immunities of the Famous City of London. Together With the Names, Natures, Kinds, Jurisdictions, Powers, And Proceedings of the Severall Courts Within the Same: As Also the Titles, Qualities, Advantages, And Profits of..... More
The Earliest Treatise on Wards and Liveries Marlborough, James Ley, Earl of [1618-1665]. A Learned Treatise Concerning Wards and Liveries; Written by the ; Right Honourable and Learned Gentleman Sr. James Ley Knight and Baronet, Earle of Marlebrough, Lord High Treasurer of England, When he was Atturney of His Majesties..... More
An Extensive Debate with Blackstone [Meredith, Sir William (c.1725-1790)]. Letter to Dr. Blackstone, By the Author of The Question Stated. To Which is Prefixed, Dr. Blackstone's Letter to Sir William Meredith. London: Printed for G. Woodfall, and Messrs. Richardson and Urquhart, 1770. [iv], 8, 60 pp. Octavo (8" x 4-3/4")..... More
"Very Material and Necessary to be Known by the Clergy in General" Meriton, George [1634-1711]. The Parson's Monitor, Consisting of Such Cases and Matters as Principally Concern the Clergy. Collected from the Statute and Common Laws; As Also the Constitutions and Canons Ecclesiastical: Confirmed 1 Jac. Anno Dom. 1603. Together..... More
The Creation of Baronets Under James I [Nobility]. [Great Britain]. [James I (1566-1625), King of England and Ireland]. His Majesties Commission to All the Lords, And Others of the Privie Counsell, Touching the Creation of Baronets, Whereunto are Annexed Divers Instructions, And His Majesties Letters Patents Containing the Forme of..... More
Crimes and Punishments Arranged in Tabular Form Oke, George C. [1821-1874] The Magisterial Synopsis: A Practical Guide for Magistrates, Their Clerks, Attornies and Constables, In All Matters Out of Quarter Sessions, Summary Convictions and Indictable Offences, With Their Penalties, Punishments, Procedures, &c., Tabularly Arranged: And a Copious Index. Enlarged and..... More
![Item #75194 The Modern Practice of Distress and Replevin [Bound with] The Law. Old Practitioner](https://lawbookexchange.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/75194.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1677092724)
Rare Eighteenth-Century Works on Important Aspects of the Law of Real Property Old Practitioner. The Modern Practice of Distress and Replevin: Wherein is Laid Down the Theory and Practice of that Branch of the Law, In A Plain and Explicit Manner; So as to Afford Instruction to Every Inquirer, Whether..... More
"Drawn and Settled by the Most Eminent Counsel of the Time" [Pleading]. [Great Britain]. The Pleader's Assistant; Containing a Select Collection of Precedents of Modern Pleadings, In the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, &c. Viz. Declaration, Avowries, Pleas, Replications, Rejoinders, Demurrers, &c. In a Variety of Actions: Including..... More
Selden's Historical Discourse Selden, John [1584-1654] Bacon, Nathaniel [1593-1660], Editor, Attributed Author. An Historical and Political Discourse of the Laws and Government of England, From the First Times to the End of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. With a Vindication of the Ancient Way of Parliaments in England. Collected from..... More
An Important Early Critical Response to Selden's Historie of Tithes Tillesley, Richard [1582-1621]. [Selden, John (1584-1654)]. Animadversions Upon M. Seldens History of Tithes, And his Review Thereof: Before Which (In Lieu of the Two First Chapters Purposely Pretermitted) is Premised a Catalogue of Seventy Two Authours, Before the Yeere 1215..... More
A Spirited Attack on the Church of England Drawn from Magna Carta [Wallis, Ralph (d. 1669)]. More News from Rome or Magna Charta, Discoursed of Between a Poor Man & His Wife. As Also, A New Font Erected in the Cathedral-Church at Gloucester, In October, 1663. And Consecrated by the..... More
The First Legal Treatise on Government Securities Wilkinson, James John [d.1858]. The Law Relating to the Public Funds; And the Equitable and Legal Remedies with Respect to Funded Property; Including the Practice by Distringas, And Under the Statute 1 & 2 Vict. c. 110, With References to the Cases on..... More