March 31, 2020
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First English-Language Edition of a Distinguished Predecessor to Blackstone's Commentaries Finch, Sir Henry [1558-1625]. Law, Or, A Discourse Thereof, In Foure Bookes. Written in French by Sir Henrie Finch Knight, His Maiesties Serieant at Law. And Done Into English by the Same Author. London: Printed for the Societie of Stationers..... More
A Prisoner Shares His Memories of an Unconventional Romance [France]. Amusemens d'un Prisonnier. Paris (i.e. Liege): S.n., 1750. [ii], 135, [1]; [ii], 130 pp. Two parts, each with title page. 12mo. (6-1/4" x 3-3/4"). Contemporary mottled calf, raised bands, lettering piece and gilt ornaments to spine, marbled endpapers, edges rouged..... More
"It Is Not Merely Practical, But in Many Parts Highly Scientific" Hare, Thomas [1806-1891]. A Treatise on Discovery of Evidence by Bill and Answer in Equity. New York: Halsted and Voorhies, 1836. xxxiii, 316 pp. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-1/4"). Contemporary calf, blind fillets to boards, lettering piece and blind fillets..... 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
Edited by a "Reformed" Lawyer and Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I Justinian I [485-565CE], Emperor of the East. Haloander, Gregor [1501-1531], Translator and Editor. Agylaeus, Henricus [1532 or 1533-1595], Editor. Iustiniani Principis Novellae Constitutiones, Latine Ex Gregorii Haloandri et Henrici Agylaei Interpretatione, Ad Grecum Scrimgeri Exemplar, Nunc Primum Edite. Quibus..... More
James Kent on International Law Kent, James [1763-1847]. Abdy, J[ohn] T[homas] [1822-1899], Editor. Kent's Commentary on International Law, Revised with Notes and Cases Brought Down to the Present Time. Cambridge: Deighton, Bell and Co.; London: Stevens and Sons, 1866. xx, 484, 12 pp. Main text followed by 12-page publisher catalogue..... More
First Edition of a Standard Work on Pledges and Mortgages Negusanti, Antonio [1465-1528]. Tractatus de Pignoribus et Hypothecis Domini Antonii Negusantii de Fano. [Bologna: Characteribus Cynthii Achillini excussa, 11 Augusti 1526]. [xii], 68, [2] ff. Text (except dedication) in parallel columns. Main text preceded by index (Repertorium). Folio (14-1/2" x...... More
Parliament Defends Its Case Against the Earl of Strafford St. John, Oliver [1598?-1673]. [Wentworth, Thomas, First Earl of Strafford (1593-1641)]. An Argument of Law Concerning the Bill of Attainder of High-Treason of Thomas Earle of Strafford: At a Conference in a Committe of Both Houses of Parliament. By Mr. St..... More