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2017237632017. ISBN-13: 9781886363687; ISBN-10: 1886363684. Jacob Giles. Tomlins Thomas Edlyne Editor. The Law-Dictionary: Explaining the Rise Progress and Present State of the English Law; Defining and Interpreting the Terms or Words of Art; and Comprising Copious Information on the Subjects of Law Trade and Government. Corrected and Greatly Enlarged by Thomas Edlyne Tomlins. Originally published: New York: Printed for and Published by I. Riley 1811. Six volumes. viii 531; 2 543; 2 618; 2 472; 2 553; 2 472 pp. Reprinted 2000 2017 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781886363687. ISBN-10: 1886363684. Hardcover. New. $295. Reprint of the first American edition from the second Tomlins edition 1809. The New Law-Dictionary was first published in 1729 and is "Jacob's masterpiece and constituted an entirely new departure in legal literature the dictionary which is also an abridgment." Cowley p. xci. In contrast to earlier works each entry summarizes all of the laws relating to the subject and offers extensive interpretive commentary. Jacob 1686-1744 was also careful to omit obsolete terms. It was recognized almost immediately that Jacob had created a highly useful legal encyclopedia that was both more detailed and concise than any other abridgment of the period. An extremely popular work that went through twelve editions by 1800 it offers unparalleled insights into Anglo-American law during the eighteenth century. T.E. Tomlin's 1762-1841 edition first published in 1797 is in effect an enlargement and improvement of Jacob's dictionary. Tomlins who in 1797 "remodeled the work and published several more editions in his own name. In this form Jacob's dictionary reached America.": Cowley A Bibliography of Abridgements Digests Dictionaries and Indexes of English Law to the Year 1800 xci. unknown books
2003365912003. 2 Vols.ISBN-13: 9781584773351; ISBN-10: 1584773359. Seidman Jacob S. Seidman's Legislative History of Federal Income and Excess Profits Tax Laws 1953-1939. New York: Prentice-Hall Inc. 1954. 2 Volumes. xvi 1167-2119; ii 2117-3012 pp. 1884 pp. Reprinted 2003 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584773351; ISBN-10: 1584773359. Hardcover. New. $295. Covering the years 1939-1954 in inverse chronology a collection of the texts of United States congressional committee reports Congressional Records reports of hearings and laws passed or rejected relating to all of the income tax provisions of the Revenue Acts that are of interpretive significance this legislative history will be of interest to those arguing or ruling on tax cases. A continuation of Seidman's Legislative History of Federal Income Tax Laws 1938-1861 also published by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. with the addition of extensive material relating to excess profit tax laws. unknown books
201226408N.p.: Zine of the Month 2012. Fine in illustrated wrapppers. First Edition. Octavo. Limited edition of 250 copies. Collaborative zine drawn by Barry McGee under his moniker Lydia Fong and a number of others. Printed on paper in various colors with photocopied pages bound in; covers screenprinted in 2 colors on yellow. Zine of the Month bookmark and Philadelphia nightclub flyer laid in. N.p.: Zine of the Month unknown books
201867648Berkeley: Thyrsus Press 2018. First edition. 46 pp. Fine in half-cloth and printed paper-covered boards. Translated from the original French by Alastair Johnston. Thirty-three selected poems with 32 original illustrations by Jinny Pearce. Printed letterpress and hand bound. One of 135 numbered copies SIGNED by Johnston and Pearce. New at publication price: Berkeley: Thyrsus Press, hardcover books
200821990Stockport England: Dewi Lewis 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Tall 4to. Black quarter cloth over pictorial boards. No dust jacket as issued; in original paper obi. Unpaginated 108 pp. Near fine. <br/><br/>Winner of the 2008 Leica European Publishers Award for Photography. Includes an epigraph from Haruki Murakami and an artist's statement from Sobol at the rear of the book. Sobol's intimate documentation of a Westerner's feelings of isolation in Japan. With approximately 100 full-page black and white photographs. Dewi Lewis hardcover books
2003365922003. ISBN-13: 9781584773368; ISBN-10: 1584773367. Seidman Jacob S. Seidman's Legislative History of Federal Income Tax Laws 1938-1861. Originally published: New York: Prentice-Hall Inc. 1938. xviii 1166 pp. Reprinted 2003 2019 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584773368; ISBN-10: 1584773367. Hardcover. New. $225. This legislative history of the federal income tax laws from 1861 to 1938 will be useful to those arguing or ruling on tax cases. Arranged act by act in inverse chronology it contains the texts of the committee reports and discussions of all provisions that have interpretive significance. "The principle contribution is that it gathers together in compact and organized form these essential materials which are otherwise scattered through many volumes of the Congressional Record committee reports and elsewhere. Many of these reports particularly in the case of the earlier acts are either unavailable or are extremely difficult or expensive to obtain. The work has been carefully and thoroughly done.": A. H. Kent American Bar Association Journal 25:479. Seidman's Legislative History of Federal Income and Excess Profits Tax Laws 1953-1939 is a two volume continuation also published by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. unknown books
200665569NY:: Monacelli Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 1580931774 . Color photographs throughout. First edition. INSCRIBED by Robert Stern. About fine in like dust jacket. ; 1520 pages . Monacelli Press, hardcover books
2006282047New York: Monacelli Press 2006. hardcover. fine/fine. Profusely illustrated mainly in color. 1520 pages very thick 4to black cloth d.w. New York: Monacelli Press 2006. First Edition. A fine copy.<br/><br/> Inscribed by the architect to Mildred Schmertz former Editor-in-Chief of The Architectural Record.<br/><br/> Monacelli Press unknown books
2004374512004. ISBN-13: 9781584773764; ISBN-10: 1584773766. Jacob Giles. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing The Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms used in the Law; and Also the Whole Law and the Practice Thereof Under All the Heads and Titles of the Same. Together With Such Informations Relating Thereto as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law and Our Manners Customs and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted From All Dictionaries Abridgments Institutes Reports Year-Books Charters Registers Chronicles and Histories Published to This Time. And Fitted for the Use of Barristers Students and Practicioners of the Law Members of Parliament and Other Gentlemen Justices of Peace Clergymen &c. The Fifth Edition with Great Additions and Improvements and the Law-Proceedings Done Into English. To Which is Annexed a Table of References to All the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; in the Several Volumes of the Reports. London: Printed by Henry Lintot 1744. Unpaginated 828 pp. Printed in double columns. Folio 9" x 12". Reprinted 2004 2019 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584773764. ISBN-10: 1584773766. Hardcover. New. $195. Reprint of the fifth edition which was the last published during the author's lifetime. As Cowley pointed out the New Law-Dictionary first edition 1729 was both Jacob's masterpiece and "an entirely new departure in legal literature" that provided a model for several subsequent efforts. In contrast to earlier works each entry summarizes all of the laws relating to the subject and offers extensive interpretive commentary. Jacob 1686-1744 was also careful to omit obsolete terms. It was recognized almost immediately that Jacob had created a highly useful legal encyclopedia that was both more detailed and concise than any other abridgment of the period. An extremely popular work that went through twelve editions by 1800 it offers unparalleled insights into Anglo-American law during the eighteenth century. Cowley A Bibliography of Abridgements Digests Dictionaries and Indexes to the Year 1800 xc-xci 244. unknown books
2013282089New York: Monacelli Press 2013. hardcover. fine/fine. Profusely illustrated. 1072 pages. Extremely thick 4to green cloth d.w. New York: Monacelli Press 2013. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Presentation copy signed by Robert Stern on the half title also present is a briefed typed letter sign by Stern.<br/><br/> An encyclopedic work on the history of the garden suburb movement.<br/><br/> Monacelli Press unknown books
2005191420The Folio Society 2005-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 2004 Folio Society edition in very good slipcase. Green boards and slipcase are clean binding is strong and tight no marks or notations. Slipcase and spine have a couple of scuffs and light edgewear but book is overall crisp and bright. HB HS The Folio Society hardcover books
2002336282002. ISBN-13: 9781584772194; ISBN-10: 1584772190. Leaming Aaron and Jacob Spicer. The Grants Concessions and Original Constitutions of the Province of New Jersey: The Acts Passed During the Proprietary Governments and Other Material Transactions Before the Surrender Thereof to Queen Anne The Instrument of Surrender and Her Formal Acceptance Thereof Lord Cornbury's Commission and Instructions Consequent Thereon Collected by Some Gentlemen Employed By the General Assembly. And Afterwards Published by Virtue of an Act of the Legislature of the said Province With Proper Tables Alphabetically Digested Containing the Principal Matters in the Book. Philadelphia: W. Bradford 1881. vi 763 pp. Reprinted 2002 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584772194. ISBN-10: 1584772190. Hardcover. New. $135. Reprint of the 1881 second edition. Originally printed by William Bradford at Philadelphia in 1758. The work covers the years 1664-1702 and contains the deeds and agreements of the proprietary period and Lord Cornbury's commission and instructions as royal governor together with the laws passed before the surrender of the province to Queen Anne. Includes laws regarding trade regulation roads militia livestock courts appointment of governors Indians negroes civil and religious freedom Quakers taxes war land grants liquor sales freeholders legislature privileges and rights and individuals and more. The capital laws covered state that adultery rape witchcraft and conspiracy all were punishable by death. With an index for East Jersey and an index for West Jersey. unknown books
200374078New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. liv 474 pages. Reprint of volume one with a new introduction by Michael Winship. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374080New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. xix 534 pages. Reprint of volume two. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374082New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. xix 534 pages. Reprint of volume three. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374083New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. xxvi 495 pages. Reprint of volume four. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374085New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. xxvi 643 pages. Reprint of volume five. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374087New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. small 4to. cloth. xxvi 594 pages. Reprint of volume six. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374088New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. 4to. cloth. xxxii 685 pages. Edited and Completed by Virginia L. Smyers and Michael Winship. Reprint of volume seven. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
200374089New Castle: Oak Knoll Press 2003. cloth. 4to. cloth. xxii iv 519 pages. Edited and Completed by Michael Winship. Reprint of volume eight. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. Oak Knoll Press unknown books
20131342570New York: Monacelli Press 2013. Hardcover. Thick Quarto; G/G Hardcover w/ Dustjacket; Green spine with White text; Dustjacket has some edgewear some shelfwear bending along head edge of both covers; Boards strong some edgewear slight shelfwear; Textblock has black marks along tail edge small open tear along tail edge of rear endpaper; 1072 pp; Inscribed by author and architect Robert A.M. Stern on half title page<br /> <br /> <p> Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling may be necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. Contact seller if you have any questions.<br /> <br /> <p>NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office in wraparound bookcase next to 15's. 1342570. FP New Rockville Stock. Monacelli Press hardcover books
200972997Leiden:: Brill. Fine. 2009. Hardcover. 9789004179387 . First edition. INSCRIBED by Alan Avery-Peck. Fine in glossy printed boards. No dust jacket as issued. . Brill, hardcover books
2010404778New York: Rubin Museum of Art 2010. A near-fine copy unmarked and with some modest handling wear to jacket. 4to. 135 pages. Cloth; dust jacket. FIRST EDITION. Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Rubin Museum of Art 5 November 2010 to 11 April 2011. <br/><br/> Rubin Museum of Art hardcover books
2007520282007. ISBN-13: 9781584778516; ISBN-10: 1584778512. Principles that Moved the Leaders of the American Revolution Jacob Giles. The Laws of Liberty and Property. Or A Concise Treatise of All the Laws Statutes and Ordinances Made for the Benefit and Protection of the Subjects of England: And the Preservation of their Lives Estates Lands and Tenements Goods Chattels Rights Privileges &c. The Second Edition. Originally published: London: John Cooper 1734. xii 118 pp. Reprinted 2007 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584778516; ISBN-10: 1584778512. Hardcover. New. $75. Second edition first published in 1724 this work outlines the laws "made and enacted for the Preservation of liberty" from Magna Carta onward. It is an excellent statement of the Whig principles that motivated the leaders of the American Revolution. Topics include "crimes against the King and the Subject" "Civil Rights and Liberties" Forfeitures" "Pardons" and "Laws Infringing Upon Public Liberty." Jacob includes the Habeas Corpus Act and adds a related final chapter describing six acts "infringing upon Liberty. unknown books
20026190Portland ME: Ascensius Press/Ornaflat Publishing 2002. Limited Edition Fascimile Reproduction. Stiff Wraps. Fine in Fine DJ. Tight bright and unmarrd. DJ bright and clean. White cardstock stiff wraps. 12mo. 38pp plus np plates. Illus. b/w plates. Numbered limited edition. <br/><br/>Explores a curious lawsuit regarding the buried treasure of renowned Pirate Captain Kidd and a cast of characters from Cotton Mather Fredrick Law Olmsted Lady Dunmore John Jacob Astor. Photographic illustrations reproduce several paintings frontispiece shows John Jacob Astor dressed in the regalia of a Fur Trapper of 1813 and there is also a reproduction of a letter from F.L. Olmsted. A new issue of the minor classic story by Franklin H. Head founder of the Chicago Liars Club telling the tale of Frederick Law Olmsted"s $5000000 lawsuit against John Jacob Astor in 1898 for his theft of the Pirate Captain Kidd's treasure. A hoax that has at various times been taken as true. The colophon is inaccurate: the 400 "trade edition" copies were never printed and only 50 of the 100 listed hand-bound copies on hand-made paper were printed. Ascensius Press/Ornaflat Publishing paperback books
