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1828-1831 3vol Memoires et Supplement aux Memoires de Vidocq: Chef de la Police de Surete Jusqu'en 1827Paris: 1828-1831A fantastic six set of works, bound into three volumes, on renowned private detective Eugène-François Vidocq. -
1867 Proceedings in Reference to the Preservation of the Bunhill Fields Burial GroundLondon: 1867A first edition copy in the publisher's original cloth binding with the London coat of arms stamped in gilt to the front board. -
1861 Liber Albus: The White Book of the City of LondonLondon : 1861A smart copy of the first edition of the English translation of the first book of English Common Law. -
1906 Land Reform: Occupying Ownership, Peasant Proprietary, and Rural EducationLondon : 1906A comprehensive volume written by Liberal Mayor of Birmingham Jesse Collings, with 5 plates and a folding map. -
1910 Springs, Streams And Spas of LondonLondon : 1910A lovely first edition of the the history of the various sources and means whereby London derived its water, with a frontispiece and 23 plates. -
1995 Sheep Over London Bridge; The Freedom of the City of LondonLondon : 1995An elegant guide to gaining the freedom of the city of London, highly illustrated in the original slip case. -
1811 A Treatise on the Bankrupt LawsLondon: 1811An excellent example of the very scarce first edition of Francis Whitmarsh's treatise on early 19th century bankruptcy laws. -
1840 The Principles of the Law of Real and Personal PropertyLondon: 1840An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of James Stewart's informative guide to the law surrounding property and land in 19th century England. -
1788 The Common Law of Kent: Or, the Customs of GavelkindLondon: 1788An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of Thomas Robinson's informative guide to the common law of Kent. -
1819 The Complete English Lawyer; Or, Every Man His Own LawyerLondon: 1819Illustrated with engraved portraits throughout, this is the third edition of John Gifford's detailed introductory guide to the English legal system. -
1756 The Justice of the Peace, and Parish OfficerIn the Savoy: 1756An excellent example of the two volume second edition of Richard Burn's important and popular legal work. A standard authority on Justices of the Peace. -
1673 Parsons Law: Or, A View of AdvowsonsLondon: 1673Handsomely bound in calf, this is the third edition of William Hughes's scarce guide to the law surrounding advowsons, and the right of patrons to appoint candidates to vacant church positions. -
1700 An Essay Concerning the Divine Right of TythesLondon: 1700A bright example of the scarce first edition of Charles Leslie's theological defence of the use of tythes to fund the church. -
1741 Manwood's Treatise of the Forest LawsIn the Savoy: 1741A bright example of the fifth edition of William Nelson's expansion of John Manwood's 16th century account on the forest laws of England. -
1908-1922 3vol English Local GovernmentLondon : 1908-1922A smart three volume set on English local government, concerning UK constitutional and UK administrative law. -
1748-1749 M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera Quae Supersunt OmniaGlasguae [Glasgow]: 1748-1749Handsomely bound in full vellum, this is a wonderful collection of nineteen volumes of the works of Cicero. A very scarce edition published in mid 18th century Glasgow. -
1970 National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Territorial Sea, The Contiguous Zone, The Continental Shelf, The High Seas and to Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the SeaNew York: 1970A first edition of this United Nations reference compiling global maritime laws and treaties on territorial waters, fishing rights, and resource conservation, preceding the modern Law of the Sea framework. -
1769 The Hamilton Cause. Case of the Respondents the Duke of Hamilton, &c.London: 1796The very scarce first edition of the publication of this printed legal brief from the Douglas Cause, an 18th-century inheritance dispute in Scotland. -
1825-1826 2 Vols Théorie des Peines et des Récompenses, Ouvrage Extrait des Manuscrits de M. JérémieParis: 1825-1826Third edition of Théorie des peines et des récompenses, Dumont’s influential French adaptation of Bentham’s utilitarian philosophy on punishment and reward. -
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1783-1812 Public Letters, Addresses and Defences Regarding the LawLondon: 1783-1812A sammelband of very scarce public letters, addresses and defences, including a signed work by its author, commenting on matters relating to the law and court cases, such as the 1812 race horse poisoning case. -
1795 Jurisdiction and Practice of the Court of Great Sessions of Wales, upon the Chester CircuitLondon: 1795The scarce first edition of Charles Abbot's study of the history, authority, and procedures of the Court of Great Sessions and the Chester Circuit. -
1772 A History and Defence of Magna Charta. Shewing the Manner of its being obtained from King JohnLondon: 1772The second edition of Samuel Johnson's scarce historical work on the Magna Carta, the medieval royal charter, bound in full contemporary calf. -
1806-17 Nine Government Acts on Duties and TaxesLondon: 1806-17A collection of very scarce publications of government acts regarding duties and taxes, bound in contemporary half calf. -
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1902 Personal Experiences of the Prisons of the World, With Stories of Crime, Criminals, and ConvictsLondon: 1902A presentation copy of this work featuring Chas Cook's personal account of his experiences with criminals and prisons, in the original decorative cloth binding, signed by the author. -
1804 The Landed Property of EnglandLondon: 1804William Marshall's very scarce guide to the purchase, improvement and management of landed estates, the first edition, here bound in full calf. -
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1811 Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Sir John Eardley WilmotLondon: 1811A signed association copy of the revised second edition of John Wilmot's biography of his father, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas Sir John Wilmot. Signed by the grandson of the subject of the work. -
1767 Memorial For George-James Duke of Hamilton, Marquis of Douglas, Earl of AngusNot Stated: 1767The first edition of this scarce account of the cause celebre of the 1760s Douglas case. -
1830 The Speeches of the Right Honourable George CanningLondon: 1830A beautifully bound collection of speeches by the former UK Prime Minister, George Canning, with a memoir on his life by R. Therry, and bound in decorative full calf. -
1842 Report From the Poor Law Commissioners on an Inquiry into the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great BritainLondon: 1842Edwin Chadwick's monumental report following an 1842 inquiry into Britain's public health, marking the first call for crucial changes in drainage, street cleaning, and other national improvements. -
1925 Cardiff City Police. Annual Reports 1924.Cardiff: 1925A very scarce annual report produced by the Cardiff City Police, discussing their year in proceedings. -
1889 The Scottish Law Review and Sheriff Court Reports Vol. V. 1889Glasgow: 1889A smartly bound copy of the fifth volume of the Scottish Law Review, for 1889. -
1920 Statistics as to the Operation and Administration of the Laws Relating to the Sale of Intoxicating LiquorLondon: 1920A vanishingly scarce parliamentary report with figures concerning 1919 liquor sales in England and Wales. -
1682 The Life and Death of Sir Matthew Hale, Kt, Sometime Lord Chief Justice of His Majesties Court of Kings BenchLondon: 1682A very scarce early edition of Gilbert Burnett's biography on the influential English barrister Sir Mathew Hale, bound in full calf. -
1682 The Security of English-Mens Lives, or the Trust, Power, and Duty of the Grand Jurys of England.London: 1682The second edition, being a very scarce early edition, of John Somer's important work defending the authority and role of juries. An influential and historic work written as a response to public outrage at the legal system, bound in full calf. -
1793 The Spirit of LawsLondon: 1793An early English translation of Montesquieu's important and influential treatise on political theory and French law, which was banned by the Catholic Church. Bound in full calf. -
1851 A Practical Compendium of the Recent Statutes, Cases, and Decisions Affecting the Office of CoronerLondon: 1851A very scarce first edition of this fascinating mid-nineteenth century guide for coroners in the UK, highlighting recent laws, cases and pertinent information for those in the field.