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Signed1924 Indian Military LawLondon: 1924A signed first edition of this very scarce guide to Indian Military Law for the use of officers in the Indian Army preparing for their examinations.
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1899 The Law Relating to Infectious Diseases and HospitalsLondon: 1899A very scarce first edition of this important work on laws regarding infectious diseases.
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1840 The Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle for 1839Newcastle: 1840The very scarce publication of the 'Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle' in 1839.
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1936 Report and Findings of Committee of Enquiry into Breaches of International Law Relating to Intervention in SpainLondon: 1936A smart copy of this informative report on the intervention in Spain with evidence furnished by the Spanish Government to the League of Nations.
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1912 The Strangling of PersiaNew York : 1912The first edition of American Lawyer W. Morgan Shuster's scathing account of Britain and Russia's influence in Persia.
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1930 The Ochrana: The Russian Secret PolicePhiladelphia: 1930A smart first edition of this detailed history of the Russian secret police, the Ochrana or Okhrana.
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1909 The Inns of CourtLondon: 1909A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the Inns of Court.
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1609 Regiam Majestatem: The Auld Lawes Constitutions of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1609The very scarce first English language edition of this early seventeenth century work on the constitution and law of Scotland.
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1812 Remarks on the Constitution and Procedure of the Scottish Courts of LawEdinburgh: 1812The vanishingly scarce first edition of the first published work by Scottish legal writer James Glassford.
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1948 The Trials of Oscar WildeLondon: 1948The first edition of this account of the trials of Oscar Wilde, edited by H. Montgomery Hyde, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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Signed1964 Tipping The ScalesLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of this example of Cecil's non fiction, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1826 An Historical Sketch of the Municipal Constitution of the City of EdinburghEdinburgh: 1826The first edition of this informative account of the history of the constitution of Edinburgh.
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Signed2012 Alcatraz #1259Not Stated: 2012A fascinating first edition of this autobiography by an Alcatraz prisoner inscribed by the author.
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1904 Catálogo Sistemático e Ilustrado de la Biblioteca FilipinaMadrid: 1904A comprehensive catalog of a Philippine library, with illustrations, assembled for Spanish bookseller, Pedro Vindel.
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1861 Liber Albus: The White Book of the City of LondonLondon: 1861An excellent first edition of Henry Thomas Riley's important transition of this monumental study of English law.
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1936 The Society of Writers to His Majesty's Signet, with a list of MembersEdinburgh: 1936A smart first edition copy of this list of members, and abstracts of the minutes, of a private society of Scottish solicitors, including a history of the society.
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1693 The Lord Chief Baron Atkyns's Speech to Sir William Ashhurst Lord Mayor Elect of the City of London at the time of his being Sworn in their Majesties Court of ExchequerLondon : 1693An uncommon and interesting speech from Chief Baron Atkyns to William Ashhurst.
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1820-1821 Report of the Proceedings [...] Against Her Majesty, Caroline Amelia Elizabeth, Queen of Great BritainLondon: 1820-1821The first two volumes only of the first edition of this scarce contemporary account of the trial of Caroline of Brunswick, illustrated throughout.
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1845 On the Transfer of Property by Public Auction and Private ContractLondon: 1845A very scarce first edition pamphlet on the reciprocity or allowance system by Alexander Rainy.
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1657 Regestrum Practicale; or, the Practical RegisterLondon: 1657The very scarce first edition of this mid seventeenth century legal work from William Style, best known for authoring this work, and working as a barrister at Inner Temple.
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1797-99 A Treatise on CopyholdsLondon: 1797-99A scarce first edition copy of the legal treatise on copyholds by Charles Watkins.
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1918 The Position of Natural Science in the Educational System of Great BritainLondon : 1918A first edition copy of this report on the education system of Great Britain regarding natural science.
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1797 The Posthumous Works of Charles FearneLondon : 1797A first edition copy of The Posthumous Works of Charles Fearne.
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1697-1701 Cases Argued and Decreed in the High Court of Chancery From the 12th YearLondon: 1697-1701A very scarce first edition volume looking at legal cases heard during the reign of King Charles II and beginning of the reign of James II, two volumes bound in one.
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1818 Placita de Quo Warranto Temporibus Edw I II & III In Curia Receptae Scaccarij Westm.London: 1818A bright copy of this scarce reproduction of the records of the Westminster treasury in the times of Edward the I, II and III.
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1811 Placitorum in Domo Capitulari Westmonasteriensi Asservatorum AbbreviatoLondon: 1811A bright copy of this scarce reproduction of this collection of medieval English law documents and records, dating between the reigns of Richard I and Edward II.
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1698-1711 Modern Reports, or, Select Cases Adjourned in the CourtsLondon: 1698-1711An uncommon set of five volumes of 'Modern Reports', a detailed exploration of legal cases from the second half of the seventeenth century and first years of the eighteenth century.
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1701 The Law-French Dictionary Dictionary Alphabetically DigestedLondon: 1701The very scarce first edition of F.O's important law-French and law-Latin dictionary, billed as the first work of its kind.
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1741 The Common Law of Kent: or, the Customs of GavelkindIn the Savoy [London]: 1741The first edition of Thomas Robinson's informative guide to the common law of Kent.
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1709 A Collection of the Several Statutes, and Parts of Statues, Now in Force,London: 1709An uncommon treatise on British law and high treason, an interesting copy with manuscript notes by the barrister Sir Edward Northey.
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1861 Anno Vicesimo Quarto & Vicesimo Quinto Victoriae Reginae An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Stature Law of England and Ireland Relating to the Offences against the PersonLondon : 1861A scarce pamphlet of a statute law relating to offences against the person.
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1865 Capital PunishmentLondon: 1865A very scarce first edition of this book discussing capital punishment by John Macrae Moir.
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1884 The Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act, 1883London: 1884A first edition of this very scarce nineteenth century act of Parliament designed to protect voters against intimidation and bribery.
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1925 Colony Of The Seychelles A Collection of the Ordinances Passed by the Seychelles Legislative Council During The Year 1924Victoria: 1925A scarce copy of this Collection of the Ordinances in relation to the Seychelles.
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1836 The Diary of Sir Henry SlingsbyLondon: 1836The very scarce first edition of this work, combining the first publication of Slingsby's diary, with a reprint of his trial and further related papers. In a full calf binding, with unique brass edges.