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1851 The Rhymed Chronicle of Edward Manlove, concerning the Liberties and Customs of the Lead Mines within the Wapentake of Wirksworth, Derbyshire.London: 1851A scarce reissue of Edward Manlove’s rhymed chronicle of the liberties, laws, and customs governing the lead mines of Wirksworth, Derbyshire. -
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1884 Manual for Overseers, Assistant Overseers, Collectors of Poor Rates, and Vestry Clerks: As to Their Powers, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesLondon: 1884A law manual in the original cloth binding, detailing the legal duties and administrative practice of parish officers and vestry clerks. -
1901 The Ancient Corporation of Hanley: A Record of its Proceedings from 1783 to 1900Hanley: 1901A revised edition of Hanley’s municipal history, illustrated with fifteen photographic plates, detailing the evolution of the Ancient Corporation and its civic traditions. -
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. -
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1858 The Corporation of London: Its Rights and PrivilegesLondon: 1858A very scarce signed copy of the first edition of this significant legal history of the City of London Corporation, detailing its constitutional rights, powers. -
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. -
1938 Report of Court Proceedings in the Case of the Anti-Soviet "Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites"Moscow: 1938A smart copy of the verbatim report of the Trial of the Twenty-One, with a Russian title page. -
1899 Eden Versus Whistler The Baronet and the Butterfly: A Valentine with a VerdictNew York: 1899The first edition in the publisher's original pictorial cloth, with many black and white illustrations by Whistler. -
1939 Documents Relating to the Outbreak of Hostilities Between Great Britain and Germany on September 3rd 1939London : 1939Three political papers bound in one, all presented by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to Parliament by Command of His Majesty. -
1913-1929 3vol English Local GovernmentLondon : 1913-1929A smart three volume set of first edition works on English local government, by English Socialist economists Beatrice and Sidney Webb. -
1906 English Local Government From the Revolution to the Municipal Corporations Act: The Parish and the CountyLondon : 1906A smart copy of the first volume of a nine volume set by English Socialist economists Beatrice and Sidney Webb. -
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. -
1920 The Burford Records A Study in Minor Town GovernmentOxford: 1920The scarce first edition of an in depth study of British topography and local government, with a frontispiece and 17 plates. -
1686-1687 Reports and Cases of LawLondon: 1686-1687Complete with all four parts bound in two volumes, this is the scarce second edition of William Leonard's compilation of reports on legal cases taking place in the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. -
1731 The Clergyman's Vade-Mecum Part IILondon: 1731A scarce supplement volume for this 18th-century handbook for clergymen by John Johnson. -
1861 Liber Albus: The White Book of the City of LondonLondon: 1861The first edition of Henry Thomas Riley's important translation of this monumental study of English Common Law in the publisher's original binding. -
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. -
1798 The Attorney's New Pocket BookLondon: 1798The first volume of Frederick Coningesby Jones's informative and detailed practical work featuring information to be utilised by conveyancer's and attorneys. -
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.