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1.                  Classic American Law Dictionary
Bouvier, John [1787-1851]. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the
Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, and of the
Several States of the American Union; with References to the Civil and
Other Systems of Foreign Law. Revised, Improved and Enlarged.
Philadelphia: Childs and Peterson, 1857. Two volumes. Octavo (6" x
10"). Contemporary sheep, red and black lettering pieces, blind frames
to boards. Moderate rubbing and a few scuffs with wear to corners and
spine ends, boards partially detached but secure. Early owner stamp to
front pastedown of each volume. Occasional light foxing, interiors
otherwise bright. A solid copy of an uncommon work. $750.
* Fifth edition. Includes preface to first edition and advertisements
for the third and fourth editions.  This classic American dictionary
went through fifteen editions during the nineteenth century, the final
appearing in 1886. "During his years of study [Bouvier] had discovered
the handicap under which the student and lawyer labored at that time
due to the lack of a dictionary containing legal information logically
and conveniently compiled. He began work on a great dictionary and
indefatigably applied himself to it, in spite of increasing
duties...Nevertheless, in 1839, he was able to give his completed
dictionary to fill the need of the profession. [In it] he sought to
cover all legal subjects and terms arising under such a title, giving
citations from federal and state courts.": Dictionary of American
Biography I:490. OCLC locates 7 copies. Cohen, Bibliography of Early
American Law 5437.
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2.                   MacKenzie on James I
MacKenzie, Sir George [1636-1691]. Observations on the Acts of
Parliament, Made by King James the First...[to] King Charles the
Second. Wherein I. It Is Observed, If They Be in Desuetude, Abrogated,
Limited, or Englarged. 1. The Decisions Relating to These Acts Are
Mention'd. 3. Some New Doubts Not Yet Decided, Are Hinted at. 4.
Parallel Citations from the Civil, Canon, Feudal and Municipal Laws,
and the Laws of Other Nations Are Adduc'd, for Clearing These
Statutes. Edinburgh: Printed by the Heir of Andrew Anderson, 1686.
[viii], 468, [4] pp. Folio (7" x 11"). Contemporary calf, raised
bands. Woodcut head and tail-pieces. Some dampstaining, a few inked
annotations. Rubbed, joints partly cracked but firm. Signature on
title-page, engraved bookplate on verso. A solid copy. $450.
* First edition. Mackenzie, who was king's advocate during the period
of the covenanting persecution, was an important figure in Scottish
legal history. Referred to by those he prosecuted as Bloody Mackenzie,
"his overbearing temper [was] partly accountable for his misuse of
legal forms; and his hatred of religious fanaticism verged on
fanaticism. But he was well equipped with common sense, and his
efforts to prevent the torture of witches are to his credit."
Dictionary of National Biography XII:586-9. Catalogue of the Library
of the Harvard Law School (1909) II:14. Marvin, Legal Bibliography
(1847) 485. Wing, Short-Title Catalogue M184. Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal
Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations V:74.
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3.                      Esteemed by Kent
Palmer, Sir Geoffrey [1598-1670]. Les Reports de Sir Gefrey Palmer,
Chevalier & Baronet, Attorney General... London: R. and E. Atkyns,
1678. Folio (8" x 13"). [iv], 567, [44] pp. Later half calf. Ex-
library. Joints cracked, but holding, foxed. Lacks portrait
frontispiece, still a sound copy. $200.
*First edition. Covers the period from 1619-1629. Palmer was the first
Attorney-General after the Restoration. Kent considered these reports
as a good authority. All editions of this book follow the same
collation. Wallace, The Reporters 254-255. Wing, Short-Title Catalogue
P-225. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School (1909)
II:291. Marvin, Legal Bibliography (1847) 552. Sweet & Maxwell, A
Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations I:306(94).
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4.          Acts of Parliament, First Session, 1747
[Session Acts]. Anno Regni Georgii II. Vicesimo Primo. At the
Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster the Tenth Day of November,
Anno Dom. 1747 in the Twenty First Year of the Reign of our Sovereign
Lord George the Second.... London: Thomas Baskett, 1747-8. Folio. 966,
[7], 112 pp. Contemporary calf, raised bands, spine label, gilt
panels. Woodcuts. Rubbed, wear to extremities, spine label chipped.
Joints cracked but holding. Very good internally. $200.
* Acts of the tenth parliament, first session (George II). With
abstract. S&M I:562.
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5.                Acts of Parliament, Second Session, 1747
[Session Acts]. Anno Regni Georgii II. Vicesimo Secundo. At the
Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster the Tenth Day of November,
Anno Dom. 1747 in the Twenty First Year of the Reign of our Sovereign
Lord George the Second.... London: Thomas Baskett, 1749. 966, [7], 120
pp. Folio (8" x 12"). Contemporary calf, royal arms in gilt to front
board, raised bands, spine extra gilt. Woodcuts. Rubbed, wear to
extremities, head and tail of spine chipped. Joints cracked but
holding. Very good internally. $200.
* Acts of the tenth parliament, second session (George II), with
abstract. Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal Bibliography of the British
Commonwealth of Nations I:562.
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6.                 Acts of Parliament, Fifth Session, 1747
[Session Acts]. Anno Regni Georgii II. Vicesimo Quinto. At the
Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster the Tenth Day of November,
Anno Dom. 1747 in the Twenty First Year of the Reign of our Sovereign
Lord George the Second.... London: Thomas Baskett, 1751-2. 766 pp.
Folio (8" x 12"). Contemporary calf, royal arms in gilt to front
board, raised bands, spine extra gilt. Woodcuts. Rubbed, wear to
extremities, head and tail of spine chipped. Joints cracked but
holding. Some foxing, otherwise good internally. $200.
* Acts of the tenth parliament, fifth session (George II). Sweet &
Maxwell, A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations
I:562.
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7.               1810 Edition of Jacob's Law Dictionary
Tomlins, Sir Thomas Edlyne [1762-1841]; [Jacob, Giles (1686-1744)].
The Law Dictionary, Defining and Interpreting the Terms or Words of
Art, and Explaining the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the
English Law; Defining or Interpreting the Terms or Words of Art; and
Comprising Copious Information on the Subjects of Law, Trade, and
Government. With Considerable Additions. London: Printed by Andrew
Strahan, 1809. Two volumes. Signature 5M in Volume II misbound after
signature 4M in Volume I. Quarto (8-1/4" x 10"). Contemporary calf,
raised bands, lettering pieces, blind-stamped frames to boards. A few
scuffs to boards, wear to corners, chipping to spine ends, joints and
front hinges cracked but secure. Early armorial bookplates to front
pastedowns. Clean tear to a leaf in Volume I, interiors notably fresh.
An appealing set. $900.
* Second Tomlins edition. Jacob's venerable dictionary was first
published in 1729 and is considered by many to be his masterpiece, one
that "constituted an entirely new departure in legal literature"
(Cowley). Tomlin's edition, first published in 1797, is a substantial
enlargement and revision. According to Marvin, this edition is the
best one. Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal Bibliography of the British
Commonwealth of Nations 2:183. Marvin, Legal Bibliography (1847) 418.
Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School (1909) II:755.
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8.            Reports, Court of Common Pleas, 1737-1758
Willes, Sir John [1685-1761]. Reports of Adjudged Cases in the Court
of Common Pleas.... London: Printed by A. Strahan for J. Butterworth,
1799. [iii], 4, [12], [2], 691, [34] pp. Folio (8" x 12"). Later half-
calf. Ex-library. Spine rubbed, boards worn, hinges reinforced, but
generally good. $200.
* First edition. Covers the period from 1737-58. These reports are
said to have been carefully written out by Willes, with a view to
publication, and have always been regarded as highly authoritative.
Marvin, Legal Bibliography (1847) 735-36. Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal
Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations I:310(128).
Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School (1909) II:924.
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9.                 "Among the Best of the Older Books"
Yelverton, Sir Henry [1566-1629]. The Reports of Sir Henry Yelverton.
[London]: Printed by E. & R. Nutt, 1735. [xiv], 228, [23] pp. Folio
(7-1/2" x 12"). Contemporary calf, front cover detached, rear joint
cracked, but secure. $275.
* First edition in English, preceded by two editions in French. These
reports "...have always been esteemed as among the best of the older
books both for value of decision and essential accuracy of report."
Wallace, The Reporters 211. Sweet & Maxwell, A Legal Bibliography of
the British Commonwealth of Nations I:310(134). Catalogue of the
Library of the Harvard Law School (1909) II:980.
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