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1922 Contract for the Construction of A Dam and Subsidiary Works at MakwarLondon: 1922The very scarce contract made between the Sudan Government and the engineers employed to construct the Sennar Dam on the Blue Nile, revealing fascinating insights into the irrigation techniques of the day. -
1725 6Vol An Exact Abridgment of all the Statutes in Force and UseLondon: 1725A very scarce six volume study detailing the legal statutes of Great Britain throughout history, in uniform full calf bindings. -
1777 The Penal Statutes Abridged and Alphabetically ArrangedLondon: 1777A scarce late eighteenth century analysis of British criminal law, compiled by the author with the aim of aiding the magistrates of the period. -
1807 An Appeal to the Public on the Conduct of David Evans, Esq. Late MayorBristol: 1807A very scarce nineteenth-century pamphlet on the misconduct of David Evans, Esq., former mayor of Bristol, written by Bristol-based solicitor, C.H. Walker. -
1724 Instructor Clericalis Volume IILondon: 1724An uncommon Seventeenth Century book on legal proceedure. -
c1927-1929 Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Romania Precious Metal LawsNot Stated: c1927-1929A selection eleven very scarce items referring to the precious metal laws being established in these countries in the late 1920s. -
1857 Christian Legislation The Duty of a Christian State And What to Do For DrunkardsManchester: 1857The first edition of this scarce collection of sermons discussing the need to suppress liquor traffic in Britain. -
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1841 The English ConstitutionLondon: 1841The very scarce first edition of this discussion of constitutional law, signed by the author. -
1785 The Gentleman, Merchant, Tradesman, Lawyer and Debtor's Pocket GuideBath: 1785A very scarce and unusual pocket guide to evading and escaping the law, written by 'an eminent Barrister at law'. -
1706-1709 3Vol in 2 Formularium Legale PracticumRome: 1706-1714Three volumes of the scarce Rome first edition of this comprehensive Italian guide to law in the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical courts. -
1937 The Banned Books of EnglandLondon: 1937The first edition of this interesting history of censorship laws in England by Alec Craig, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1754 Lord Dun's Friendly and Familiar AdvicesEdinburgh: 1754The first edition of this curious work of legal advice from a Jacobite Judge. -
1819 A Letter to Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, Bart.London: 1819A scarce legal pamphlet, written by 'An Officer'. -
1883-1895 2vol in 1 Great Contempt Case and Speeches by The Marquis of LansdowneCalcutta: 1883-1895Two very scarce works concerned with the politics and legal realities of India during British rule. -
1883 The Great Contempt CaseCalcutta: 1883A very scarce work detailing the legal background of the concept of Contempt of Court in India under British rule. -
1930 2Vol Report of the Indian Statutory Commission and SurveyCalcutta: 1930A smart calf bound copy of this important Commission on the governing of India, with three folding colour maps. -
1626 Archaeologus In Modum GlossariiLondon: 1626An uncommon first edition of Sir Henry Spelman's glossary of legal terms. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A smart first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A pleasing first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1815 Remuneration to Witness in Civil Actions for Loss of TimeLondon: 1815A very scarce nineteenth century pamphlet concerning civil law by Charles Frost. The first edition. -
1840 3Vols Memoirs of the Life of Sir Samuel Romilly, Written by HimselfLondon: 1840The first edition of these memoirs of legal reformer and abolitionist Sir Samuel Romilly. -
1772-80 Elementa Juris Civilis Instituionum and PandectarumEdinburgh: 1772-80Two scarce editions of Heineccuis' influential textbooks looking in-depth at Roman law, fascinating works illustrated with one folding plate. -
1861 Liber AlbusLondon: 1861The first translation by Henry Riley of this important book of English Common Law. -
1820-22 Six French Legal PamphletsParis: 1820-22Six pamphlets containing French and Italian legal reports and records. -
1708 A Law Dictionary: or, the Interpreter of Words and Terms Used Either in the CommonLondon: 1708An expanded edition of John Cowell's important law dictionary, one of the first on the history of English law. -
1820 Disputatio Juridica, Ad. Tit. IX. Lib. XXXVIII. Digest. De Successorio EdictoEdinburgh: 1820A vanishingly scarce nicely bound law treatise by John Richardson, an interesting work in the original Latin. -
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1869 JapanEdinburgh: 1869An uncommon first edition on the history of Japan by Walter Dickson, inscribed by the author to half title page. -
1885 Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench in the Latter PartBoston: 1885A very scarce legal study on the last years of the reign of George II, detailing a few of the prominent cases that took place during that time. -
1898 Roman Catholic Law in the Church of EnglandLondon: 1898A first edition copy of this volume on the Roman Canon Law in the Church of England. -
1811 A Treatise on Various Branches of the Criminal Law of ScotlandLondon: 1811A very scarce edition of this volume comprising a treatise on the criminal law of Scotland. -
1903 The Mirrour of JusticesWashington D.C.: 1903An uncommon first edition of this important law textbook by Andrew Horne. -
1848 A Summary Practical Elucidation of National Economy In Support of Direct TaxationEdinburgh: 1848A scarce first edition copy of Robert Watt's socio-economic study. -
1810 Considerations Addressed to the Legislature Upon the Expediency and PolicyLondon: 1810A very scarce economic and legal work on legislature regarding the alienation of estates belonging to corporate bodies. -
1810 The Judgement Delivered... For Refusing to Bury an Infant ChildLondon: 1810A scarce account of a legal trial conducted by Sir John Nicholl regarding the burial of an infant baptized by a dissenting minister. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works.