The Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton. 5 Vols. 1964-1981.
Documentary History of Hamilton's Law Practice Goebel, Julius, Jr. and Joseph Smith (Editors). The Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton: Documents and Commentary. New York: Columbia University Press, 1964-1981. 5 volumes. Vol. I, xxiv, 898 pp.; Vol. II, xx, 957 pp.; Vol. III, xxviii, 844 pp.; Vol. IV, xv, [3], 668 pp.; Vol. V, xiv, 754 pp. Complete set. Original cloth, in lightly worn dust jackets, those of volumes one and two with price-clipped. Front hinge of Volume Two cracked, interiors otherwise clean and bright. A very good set. $500. * First edition, first printing. This work, a massive undertaking published over a eighteen year period, was done with a view of reconstructing Hamilton's professional life. The intentions were twofold: to establish the quality of his professional capacities, and to chronicle his contributions to the growth of the law. The series published under the auspices of the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation contains documents related to Hamilton's legal work, along with commentary and contextual information about the legal environment of his time. It includes materials on topics like practice and procedure, war cases, real property, commercial transactions, and constitutional law.
Price: $500.00
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