Az 1840 Evi V Torvenyczikkely Altal a' Bunteto Torvenykonyvvel...
The Codification of Hungarian Criminal Law [Hungary]. Az 1840. Evi V. Torvenyczikkely Altal a' Bunteto Torvenykonyvvel Valhatlan Kapcsolatban Levo Bunteto 's Javito Rendszer Behozasa Irant Kimerito Velemenyadas Vegett Kikuldott Orszagos Valasztmany Jelentese. Pozsony: Nyomatott Weber S. Lajos Betuivel, 1843. [ii], 78, 112, 64, [2], 95 pp. Folio (13-1/2" x 8-1/4"). Contemporary marbled boards, printed paper label to spine, colored edges. Light rubbing to extremities, a few small tears to marbled paper at head and foot of spine, a few small nicks to board edges, spine ends and corners bumped and worn. Moderate toning to interior, occasional very light foxing, small ink stamp (Gyulai Gaal Gaston/ Konyvtara) and (illegible) ownership signature to title page. Rare. $850. * The report of a commission established by Article V of 1840 to codify Hungarian criminal law and propose reforms. The commission included important Hungarian jurists such as Ferenc Deak, an important figure in the Hungarian liberal movement, and Jozsef Eotvos, a progressive statesman who wrote on prison reform. Ultimately, its proposals were not adopted, but the report remains important for its ambitious scope and humane, enlightened ideas regarding the treatment of crime and criminals. The owner behind the ink stamp is Gaal Gaszton [1868-1932], the prominent Hungarian politician who served as president of the National Assembly. The ownership inscription to the right begins with a family name, as expected for Hungarian names, and that name is Barany. Gaal Gaszton's mother was Barany Matild [1845-1884], which suggests he may have inherited or otherwise received this book through his mother's line. Through his father, Gaal Gaszton was a member of the Gaal family, an ancient noble lineage connected to the municipality of Gyula in Hungary. OCLC locates 2 copies of this title, both in Hungary.
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