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1497. Basel: Michael Furter, 1497. Chained binding. Basel: Michael Furter, 1497. Chained binding. A Quirky Collection of Illustrated Lenten Sermons [Meder, Johannes]. [Brant, Sebastian (1458-1521)]. Quadragesimale Novum Editum ac Predicatum a Quoda[m] Fratre Minore de Observantia in Inclita Civitate Basilien[si]. De Filio Prodigo et de Angelo Ipsius Ammonitione Saliburi Per Sermones Divisum. Basel: Michael Furter, 1497. [232] ff. With an index and 18 full-page woodcuts. Collation: a-z8, A-F8. Octavo (6" x 4"; 15.5 x 10.5 cm). Contemporary calf over wooden boards, blind rules and stamping to boards, later paper label to front board and brass catches to fore-edge, straps mostly perished, evidence of a former chain binding to rear board, raised bands, blind fillets, later shelf number and fragment of paper label to spine, manuscript-waste pastedowns. Light rubbing and a few small scuffs and wormholes to boards, small nick to rear board from removed chain binding, moderate rubbing to extremities, a few… Read More

1995. ISBN 1575885158. Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. Quaestionum Juris Publici Libri Duo. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1930. Reprint. Buffalo: W.S. Hein, 1995. ISBN 1575885158. viii, [30], 417, [2] pp. Tan buckram hardcover with black spine lettering. New. $195. * First published in 1737, this treatise considers questions dealing with international law and the customs of war. Beginning with Lord Mansfield, scholars have considered this to be Bynkershoek's greatest work. It was reissued in 1930 as a title in the Carnegie Classics of International Law series. Volume 1: Reproduction of 1737 edition in Latin.

1744. Leiden: Apud Joannem van Kerckhem, 1744. Leiden: Apud Joannem van Kerckhem, 1744. Scarce Treatise on Private Law by an Important Dutch Jurist with the Uncommon Folding Portrait Plate Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. [Pauw, Willem, Editor]. Quaestionum Juris Privati Libri Quatuor: Quarum Plerisque Insertae sunt Utriusque in Hollandia Curiae Res de His Ipsis Quaestionibus Judicatae. Leiden: Apud Joannem van Kerckhem, 1744. [xxviii], 744, [16] pp. Folding 17" x 10-1/2" portrait copperplate, often lacking from copies of this work, bound before p. 1. Quarto (7-3/4" x 6"). Contemporary paneled vellum, corner fleurons and large central arabesques to boards, raised bands and early hand-lettered title to spine, "3" in tiny early hand to head of spine. Light soiling, boards slightly bowed, moderate rubbing to extremities, spine ends bumped, front joint starting at ends, corners bumped, illegible later signatures in tiny hand to recto and verso of front free endpaper. Title page, with large… Read More

1930. in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150.. in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150. In a Dust Jacket Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. Tenny, Frank, translator. Quaestionum Juris Publici Libri Duo. Volume Two: A Translation of the Text, by Tenney Frank, with an Introduction by J. de Louter, And an Index. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1930. xlvi, 304, [2] pp. Publisher's mustard cloth hardcover with light soiling and wear, in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150. * A title in the Carnegie Classics of International Law series. First published in 1737, this treatise considers questions dealing with international law and the customs of war.

1682. Lacking one blank endleaf of text. Lacking one blank endleaf of text. Zouch Poses Questions on the Civil Law for Students Zouch, Richard [1590-1661]. Quaestionum Juris Civilis Centuria in Decem Classes Distributa. Non Minus ad Legum Generalium Cognitionem, Quam ad Studiosorum Exercitationem, Accommodata. London: Excudebat Milo Flesher, Pro Gulielmo Robinson, 1682. [xvi], 511 pp. Lacking one blank endleaf at rear of text. 12mo. (5" x 3"). Contemporary calf, blind rules and corner fleurons to boards, raised bands and fragments of paper title label to spine, careful repairs to spine ends and corners, edges rouged. Some rubbing to extremities, hinges cracked. Some toning to text, minor foxing to a few leaves. "1a6" in tiny early hand to upper corner of title page, interior otherwise clean. An appealing copy. $950. * Third and final edition. One of England's greatest civilians, Zouch was an advocate of Doctors' Commons, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty and Regius Professor of Civil Law at… Read More

1930. in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150.. in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150. In a Dust Jacket Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. Quaestionum Juris Publici Libri Duo. Volume I. A Photographic Reproduction of the Edition of 1737, with a List of Errata, and a Portrait of Bynkershoek. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1930. viii, [30], 417, [2] pp. Publisher's mustard cloth hardcover with light wear, in a worn (and very uncommon) dustjacket. $150. * First published in 1737, this treatise considers questions dealing with international law and the customs of war. Beginning with Lord Mansfield, scholars have considered this to be Bynkershoek's greatest work. It was reissued in 1930 as a title in the Carnegie Classics of International Law series. Volume 1: Reproduction of 1737 edition in Latin.

1616. Antwerp, 1616. 4 vols. in 2 books. Folio.. Antwerp, 1616. 4 vols. in 2 books. Folio. Questions and Answers About Monastic Life in Canon Law Rodrigues, Manuel. Quaestiones Regulares et Canonicae, In Quibus Utriusque Iuris, & Privilegiorum Regularium, & Apostolicarum Constitutionum, Novae, & Veteres Difficultates Dispersae, & Confusae, Miro Ordine Scholastico Per Quaestiones & Articulos Elucidantur, Praelatis Ecclesiasticis, & Regularibus, Nec Non Indicibus Cuiuscumque Tribunalis, & Utriusque Iuris Peritis, & Quibuscumque Ecclesiasticis Regularibus Maxime Necessariae. Volume 4 title begins: Praxis Criminalis Regularium.... Antwerp: Apud Petrum & Ioannem Belleros, 1616. Four volumes in two books. Complete. [xii], 368, [48]; [viii], 322, [58]; [viii], 243, [29]; [iv], 346, [46] pp. Folio (14-1/2" x 9"). Contemporary paneled pigskin, raised bands, early hand-lettered titles, shelfmarks and a bit of paper-label residue to spines, brass clasps to fore-edges. Light rubbing and soiling to boards,… Read More

1737. Bijnkershoek, Cornelus van. Bijnkershoek, Cornelus van. First Edition of a Classic Study of International Law and the Laws of Armed Conflict Bynkershoek, Cornelius van [1673-1743]. Quaestionum Juris Publici, Libri Duo, Quorum Primus Est de Rebus Bellicis, Secundus de Rebus Varii Argumenti. Leiden: J.V. Kerckhem, 1737. [xxiv], 384, [32] pp. Quarto (7-3/4" x 6"). Contemporary calf, rebacked in period style, lettering piece and gilt-edged raised bands to spine, hinges and corners mended, edges rouged. Light rubbing and gatoring to boards, some rubbing to board edges. Title with large copperplate vignette printed in red and black. Light toning to text, somewhat heavier in places, some leaves have light foxing, offsetting to margins of endleaves. A handsome copy. $950. * First edition. One of the most important jurists and international lawyers of his time, Bynkershoek was a Dutch jurist who founded the positive school of international law, which favored principles drawn from usage and practice over… Read More

1737. London, 1737. Folio.. London, 1737. Folio. An Interesting Companion To Gibson's Codex Juris Ecclesiastici Anglicani [Mallory, John]. Quare Impedit: In Two Parts. Part I. Containing an Abridgment of the Law Concerning the Patronages of Churches, The Titles of Ecclesiastical Persons to their Estates; The Manner of Conveying, Granting and Leasing Them; The Several Acts of Parliament Made Concerning Them; And Other Matters Necessary to be Treated Of, In Order to the Better Understanding of the Matters Above-Mention'd, As Also Shewing the Relief Given by Law, To Persons Injur'd in Their Rights of Presentation; By Writs of Right, Assize of Darrein Presentment, And This Action of Quare Impedit. And Also of the Resolutions in the Law Books, Concerning the Proceedings (viz.) The Mesne Process, Declarations, Pleadings, Trial, Evidence, Verdict, Judgment, Damages, Costs, Execution and Writs of Error, &c. With a Complete Table Thereto. Part II. Containing Precedents of Pleadings, (viz.) Declarations,… Read More

1890. London: Protestant Alliance, 1890. London: Protestant Alliance, 1890. Collette, Charles Hastings. Queen Elizabeth and the Penal Laws, With an Introduction on William Cobbett's "History of the Protestant Reformation." Passing in Review the Reigns of Henry VIII., Edward VI., And Mary. London: Protestant Alliance, 1890. [iv], 192 pp. Original blue cloth with decorative black and gold stamping, gilt title to front board. Some rubbing to extremities, spine darkened, corners bumped, hinges cracked but secure. Pencilled marks in margins, interior otherwise clean. $25.

1992. Legal Classics Library. Legal Classics Library. [Trial]. The Queen vs Louis Riel. With an Introduction by Desmond Morton. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, [1974]. Illustrations. Reprint. New York: Legal Classics Library, 1992. [ii], xxxv, 679 pp. Calf, decorative gilt stamping, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, raised bands, ribbon marker. Fine. $20. * Following the thorough introduction, the work includes text from the Reports of Cases 1885 and the Law Reports 1885 with text of the trial. Reil [1844-1885] was found guilty of treason (and hanged) for leading an uprising against the Canadian government.

1992. Legal Classics Library. Legal Classics Library. [Trial]. The Queen vs Louis Riel. With an Introduction by Desmond Morton. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, [1974]. Illustrations. Reprint. New York: Legal Classics Library, 1992. [ii], xxxv, 679 pp. Calf, decorative gilt stamping, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, raised bands, ribbon marker. Fine. $20. * Following the thorough introduction, the work includes text from the Reports of Cases 1885 and the Law Reports 1885 with text of the trial. Reil [1844-1885] was found guilty of treason (and hanged) for leading an uprising against the Canadian government.

1898. Inscribed by Clarence Darrow to His Son Paul Gomme, George Laurence [1853-1916]. Robinson, W[illiam]. H[eath]. [1872-1944]. The Queen's Story Book: Being Historical Stories Collected out of English Romantic Literature in Illustration of the Reigns of English Monarchs from the Conquest to Queen Victoria. New York: Longmans Green and Co., 1898. xiv, [2], 446, [2] pp. With black-and-white illustrations and a tissue-guarded black-and-white frontispiece. Octavo (7-1/2" x 4-3/4"). Publisher's gilt-stamped cloth, top-edge gilt, deckle fore and bottom edges. Light rubbing and shelfwear to extremities, light fading to spine, spine ends bumped and lightly worn, hinges cracked. Moderate toning to interior, light foxing to first few leaves, a few partial cracks to text block, all leaves secure. Bookplate and ink stamp of Paul E. Darrow and small "255" in ink to front pastedown, gift inscription "Paul E. Darrow/ from his father" to front free endpaper. $850. * First edition. Chicago businessman Paul Darrow… Read More

1947. An Eminent Chinese Jurist Discusses Pound, Cardozo and Holmes Wu, John C.H. [1899-1986]. The Quest of Justice: Reflections on Interpretations of Modern Legal Philosophies. Iowa City: Reprinted from the Iowa Law Review Vol. 33, No. 1, November 1947. 21 pp. Stapled pamphlet in self-wrappers. Light foxing and soiling to wrappers, which are detached, presentation inscription "To Dr. Albert E. Kane/ to mark our happy re-union in Rome/ John C.H. Wu" dated February 20, 1948 to head of front wrapper. Light toning to interior, light foxing and small pencil marks to margins in a few places. $250. * Wu was a notable Chinese jurist and the principal author of the Republic of China's 1933 constitution. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Wu was also a correspondent of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and later published scholarship on Holmes's work. The present work, published in the November 1947 issue of the Iowa Law Review, is a detailed review of Interpretations of Modern Legal Philosophies:… Read More

1660. with Interesting Contemporary Annotations. with Interesting Contemporary Annotations. Commentary on the Coutume of Berry with Interesting Contemporary Annotations Thaumas de la Thaumassiere, Gaspard [1631-1702]. Questions et Responses sur les Coustumes de Berry. Avec les Arrests et Iugemens Rendus en Interpretation d'Icelles. Divisees en Deux Centuries. Bourges: Chez Jean Chaudiere, 1660-1661. Two volumes in one book. [xviii], 276 [i.e. 278], [2]; [viii], 312 pp. Quarto (8-3/4" x 6-1/2"). Contemporary mottled calf, raised bands and lettering piece to spine, gilt decoration to compartments, later shelf labels to head of spine. Moderate rubbing and a few shallow scuffs to boards, which are slightly bowed, a few small stains to rear board, rubbing to extremities, joints starting at ends, chipping to head of spine, corners bumped and worn, brief annotation (shelfmark?) to front pastedown. Woodcut head-pieces, tail-pieces and initials. Light toning to interior, occasional light foxing, clean tears… Read More

1656. By a Respected Elizabethan Jurist Davies, Sir John [1569-1626]. The Question Concerning Impositions, Tonnage, Poundage, Prizage, Customs, &c. Fully Stated and Argued, From Reason, Law, And Policy. Dedicated to King James in the Latter End of His Reign. By Sir John Davies, His then Majesties Attourney Generall. London: Printed by S[arah] G[riffin] for Henry Twyford and Rich: Marriot, 1656. [xvi], 166, [2] pp. Publisher advertisements to final leaf. Octavo (6-1/2" x 4"). Recent morocco, gilt title and date to spine, endleaves renewed, library bookplate to front pastedown. Light rubbing to joints, light offsetting to endleaves. Light toning to interior, occasional light foxing, light worming to upper margins affecting text block in a few places without loss to legibility, crack in text block between pp. [iv] and [v], upper corners of last two leaves lacking without loss to text. Several annotations in ink in a small early hand, mostly case citations. A sound copy. $950. * First edition. Davies, or… Read More

1837. An Important Libel Case Ferrall, S.A. [d.1844]. The Question of Privilege Raised by the Decision in the Case of Stockdale v. Hansard. The Effect of Which Decision Is, That Although the Lords Control the Proceedings of the Exchequer Chamber; the Exchequer Chamber, the Proceedings of the Queen's Bench; Yet That the Queen's Bench May Control the Proceedings in the House of Commons!!! London: Printed by Manning and Smithson, 1837. 56 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5-1/4"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet. Moderate toning, light soiling in a few places, residue (from wrappers?) to gutter of first and final leaves, ink library stamp to title page, small faint stain to final leaf. $250. * Only edition. An important case centering on whether Hansard, the printer of Parliamentary papers, was protected from libel when printing official reports. The court decided in favor of Hansard but found that privilege did not apply if the House ordered the publication of defamatory material outside Parliament; as a result,… Read More

1609. First edition. Trier, 1609.. First edition. Trier, 1609. Give to the Church, Not to Your Children Salvian (Salvianus) [c.390-c.484 CE]. Macherentinus, Johannes [1540-1610], Editor. Quis Dives Salvus. Salviani Massiliensis Presbyteri Adversus Avaritiam Sub Nomine Timothei, Ad Ecclesiam Catholicam Epistolares Libri Quatuor Vere Aurei, Digniq[ue] qui in Omnium Linguas Transferantur Nunc Primum In Certa Capita Distincti, Scholiis Marginalibus, Atq[ue] Annotatione Consensus Sanctorum Patrum Illustrati: Per Joannem Macherentinum de Societate Jesu Theologum. Trier: Ex Officina Typographica Henrici Bock, 1609. 28, 226, [10] pp. Quarto (7-1/4" x 6-1/4"). Contemporary flexible vellum, later lettering piece to spine, ties lacking. Light rubbing to extremities, some soiling and spotting, vellum just beginning to crack through pastedowns. Title printed within woodcut typographical border, woodcut head-pieces, tail-pieces and decorated initials. Moderate toning to text, light foxing to a few leaves. Early… Read More