February 2, 2021
Download PDF of American, Continental, English & Mexican Pamphlets, 1640–1992: 30 Items
Rare Anonymous 1820 Mexican Pamphlet Advocating Freedom of the Press [Censorship]. [N., Pseudonym]. La Verdad Aunque Amargue, Es Muchas Veces el Objeto Precioso de la Libertad de Imprenta. [Running Title]. Mexico City: S.n., October 28, 1820. 8 pp. Quarto (8-1/2" x 6-1/4"). Unbound sheets, as issued. Minor smudges and some..... More
The Fates of 79 Prisoners in Taunton, Somerset on October 14, 1833 [Criminals]. [Great Britain]. A Calendar of the Prisoners for the Michaelmas Season, To be Holden at the Castle, Taunton, On Monday, The 14th Day of October, 1833. [drop head title]. Yeoville: Porter, Printer, [1833]. [12] pp. Quarto (12-1/2"..... More
Proposed Mexican Mining Laws Favorable to Foreigners Eisenmann, Ernst, Translator and Editor. Berggesetz fur die Mexikanische Republik vom 22 November 1884. Bonn: Universitats-Buchdruckerei von Carl Georgi, 1885. 61 pp. Octavo (9" x 5-1/2"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers, spine reinforced. Negligible light soiling, a few minor tears to wrappers, light..... More
Field Campaigns for Court Reform Field, David Dudley [1805-1894]. What Shall be Done with the Practice of the Courts? Shall it be Wholly Reformed. New York: John S. Voorhies, 1847. 38 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet bound into recent plain boards, endleaves added. Moderate toning, light foxing..... More
1889 Guide for Novice Justices in Kansas Hazen, W.R. Justices' Guide, And Forms of Entries. Topeka, KS: The Geo. W. Crane Publishing Co., 1889. 30 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers. Light rubbing to extremities with minor wear to spine ends and corners, wrappers just beginning..... More
Imprisonment for Debt is a Form of Tyranny Herttell, Thomas [1771-1849]. Remarks on the Law of Imprisonment for Debt; Showing Its Unconstitutionality, And Its Demoralizing Influence on the Community. Boston: S.n., 1825. [iii], 4-47 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet. Light soiling and edgewear, light toning. A well-preserved..... More
Rare 1933 Digest of Laws Regulating Macau's Sex Trade [Macau]. [China]. [Prostitution]. Regulamento das Meretrizes, Aprovado pelo Portaria Provincial No. 1:093, De 7 de Abril de 1933. Macau: Imprensa Nacional, 1933. 22 pp. Text in Portuguese and Chinese. Stitched pamphlet in printed paper wrappers. Some edgewear, a few chips and..... More
Scarce 1641 Tract Calling for the Reform of Laws Concerning Inheritance and Succession N.N. A Treatise Concerning Estates Tayle, And Discents of Inheritance. Written by N.N. And Published by I. Sherman, of Lincolnes Inne: Gen. London: Printed for Iohn Grove, 1641. [ii], 42, [i.e. 43], [1] pp. Lacking first leaf..... More
"The Reasons of Obedience Confirm'd" [Oaths]. [Great Britain]. A Friendly Conference Concerning the New Oath of Allegiance to K. William, And Q. Mary, Wherein the Objections Against Taking the Oaths are Impartially Examined. And the Reasons of Obedience Confirm'd, From the Writings of the Profound Bishop Sanderson, And Proved to..... More
Unrecorded 1882 Screed Against the English County Courts Pooley, Edmund. County Courts: What They are and What They Should Be. A Useful Treatise for the Public; Shewing the Present Complete Insufficiency of the Procedure of these Courts from a Comparison With That of the Superior Courts, And Suggesting Radical Reforms..... More
"A Nut for Lawyers" Smith, William Russell [1815-1896]. Was it a Pistol? A Nut For Lawyers. Washington, D.C.: R.H. Darby, 1890. 110 pp. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in stiff printed wrappers, deckle edges, tipped-in publisher advertisement to front wrapper. Moderate soiling and a few minor stains to wrappers..... More
Slip Opinion of an Important Decision Concerning Reproductive Rights Signed by Justice Blackmun Supreme Court, United States. [Blackmun, Harry (1908-1999)]. Thornburgh, Governor of Pennsylvania, et al. v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists et al. Slip Opinion. [Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1986]. iii, [1], 23, [1], 10, 4, 29..... More
Slip Opinion of the United States Supreme Court of a Notable Supreme Court Racial Discrimination Case Signed by Justice Kennedy Supreme Court of the United States. [Kennedy, Anthony]. Patterson v. McLean Credit Union, Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. [Washington, DC: Government Printing Office..... More
Scarce Essay on the English Constitution Advocating a Greater Degree of Royal Influence Twiss, Horace [1787-1849]. Influence or Prerogative? Being an Attempt to Remove Certain Popular Misconceptions Respecting the Present State of the British Constitution and Government. London: Printed for J. Hatchard, 1812. 94 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5"). Stab-stitched..... More
1830 French Pamphlet on Laws Dealing with the Wine Trade Urbin-Gautier, Charles-Rosalie Mis d.' Projet d'un Droit Unique d'Inventaire sur les Vins, Examine du Tresor, Des Proprietaires et du Commerce. Paris: Tourneux, Libraire/Orleans: Imprimerie de Danicourt-Huet, 1830. 28 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in plain wrappers. Wrapper beginning..... More