Book #86583

Commentaries on American Law. 4 vols.

Kent, James [1763-1847]. Commentaries on American Law. New York: O. Halsted, 1826-1830. Reprint. Birmingham: Legal Classics Library, 1986. 4 volumes. Calf, gilt spine with raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker. Internally clean. A fine set. $200. * Modeled on Blackstone's Commentaries, Kent's treatise is perhaps the most important interpretation of American law. Published originally between 1826 and 1830, these volumes comprise America's first legal classic, one that continues to exercise great influence. See "James Kent and His Commentaries" in Hicks, Men and Books Famous in the Law 134-158.

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