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William BLACKSTONE. Commentaries on the Laws of England. 1770 - FOURTH EDITION
William BLACKSTONE. Commentaries on the Laws of England. 1770 - FOURTH EDITION

William BLACKSTONE. Commentaries on the Laws of England. 1770 - FOURTH EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

TITLE: Commentaries on the Laws of England. In Four Books. PUBLISHER: London: At The Clarendon Press, 1770.

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Antique 1770s British Books

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Leather

Law A Treasury of Art and Literature Hardcover Book by Sara Robbins
Law A Treasury of Art and Literature Hardcover Book by Sara Robbins

Law A Treasury of Art and Literature Hardcover Book by Sara Robbins

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Law. A Treasury of Art and Literature. Robbins, Sara. Published by Beaux Arts Editions., New York., 1990. Brought together for the first time in a deluxe format gift book are great w...

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20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

Trial of William Dandridge Epes, for the Murder of Francis Adolphus Muir - 1849
Trial of William Dandridge Epes, for the Murder of Francis Adolphus Muir - 1849

Trial of William Dandridge Epes, for the Murder of Francis Adolphus Muir - 1849

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

REFERENCE: Cohen 12532; McDade 286; Haynes 5728; Bryson, Virginia Law Books: Essays and Bibliographies, p. 150. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: OCLC locates 7 copies in law libraries.

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Antique 1840s American Books

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Paper

HAWLES Englishman's Right A Dialogue between a Barrister at Law & a Juryman 1844
HAWLES Englishman's Right A Dialogue between a Barrister at Law & a Juryman 1844

HAWLES Englishman's Right A Dialogue between a Barrister at Law & a Juryman 1844

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

TITLE: The Englishman's Right; A Dialogue between a Barrister at Law and a Juryman. PUBLISHER: London: Gower's Walk, Whitechapel, 1844.

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Leather

Vintage Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Barrister Bookcase

$900

H 52.75 in W 34 in D 11.25 in

Vintage Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made originally to house law books, thus given the name of barrister bookcase.

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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Metal

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

However, this timeless design could also be used in an office setting for quick and easy access to reference books such as law books, dictionaries etc. This fine antique from circa 1...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Beech

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Leather Bound, American State Reports, Law Books as Lamp
Leather Bound, American State Reports, Law Books as Lamp

Leather Bound, American State Reports, Law Books as Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Leather Bound, original American State Reports, Law Books as a table lamp mounted on rustic, painted red, wooden base.

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Vintage American Leather Bound Law Books
Vintage American Leather Bound Law Books

Vintage American Leather Bound Law Books

Located in Highwood, IL

Perfect for display these vintage American leather bound law books are in good original condition. The sizes vary, volumes(dependent on size) are priced at $58.00-L, $48.00-M, and $3...

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20th Century American Books

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Leather

Collection of Vintage American Law Books
Collection of Vintage American Law Books

Collection of Vintage American Law Books

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H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 8 in

Collection of Vintage American Law Books

Located in Highwood, IL

Priced each, these beautiful books add visual interest wherever they are utilized, be it a bookcase, an office, or just open shelves. Though these aren't leather bindings, they do of...

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20th Century American Books

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Fabric

Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700
Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700

Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or an office with these three large antique law books. Dated respectively 1692, 1699 and 1700, these leather bound books called "Journal des Principals Audiences d...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books
Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of fifty-four antique leather bound legal books by Sandusky County Law Library Association.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Laws of the United States, First Edition, Four-Volume Set, 1796-1799
Laws of the United States, First Edition, Four-Volume Set, 1796-1799

Laws of the United States, First Edition, Four-Volume Set, 1796-1799

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

(United States Congress). The Laws of the United States of America, in three volumes published by authority. Philadelphia: Richard Folwell, 1796-[7] with the additional, separately p...

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Antique 1790s Books

The Laws of the United States of America, First Edition, 3 Vol. Set, 1796-7
The Laws of the United States of America, First Edition, 3 Vol. Set, 1796-7

The Laws of the United States of America, First Edition, 3 Vol. Set, 1796-7

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

(United States Congress). The Laws of the United States of America, in three volumes published by authority. Philadelphia: Richard Folwell, 1796-[97]. Octavo. Rebound in full calf le...

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Antique 1790s American Books

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Paper

The Laws of the United States of America, 4 Vol. First Ed. Set, 1796'7', 1799
The Laws of the United States of America, 4 Vol. First Ed. Set, 1796'7', 1799

The Laws of the United States of America, 4 Vol. First Ed. Set, 1796'7', 1799

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

(United States Congress). The Laws of the United States of America, in Three Volumes Published by Authority. Philadelphia: Richard Folwell, 1796-[7], 1799. Small octavos, rebound in ...

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Antique 1790s American Books

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Paper

Stackable Barrister Bookcase
Stackable Barrister Bookcase

Stackable Barrister Bookcase

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H 76 in W 33 in D 13 in

Stackable Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Originally used to store law books and at military bases. Has been striped to bare metal and lacquered.

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase
Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

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H 52.5 in W 33 in D 15 in

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Originally used by lawyers to protect their law books, now restored for your modern home.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 3-Stack, 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcase c1920
Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 3-Stack, 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcase c1920

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 3-Stack, 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Barrister bookcases originated in 17th-18th century England for lawyers (barristers) needing to transport law books; their modular, stackable design with protective glass doors allow...

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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Antique French Gothic Open Bookcase
Antique French Gothic Open Bookcase

Antique French Gothic Open Bookcase

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H 62 in W 75 in D 18 in

Antique French Gothic Open Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Used for multiple volume storage such as books on law or encyclopedias, low bibliotheques like this were usually designed for commercial or office use.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Bookcases

Set of 28 Antique American Leather Bound Law Books (Set Only)
Set of 28 Antique American Leather Bound Law Books (Set Only)

Set of 28 Antique American Leather Bound Law Books (Set Only)

Located in Highwood, IL

Gorgeous set of 28 American original antique leather bound law books, that decorators and designers nationwide are obsessed with.

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather

Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., Founder of Landscape Architecture in America
Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., Founder of Landscape Architecture in America

Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., Founder of Landscape Architecture in America

By Julius Gy. Fabos, Gordon T. Milde

Located in valatie, NY

Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., Founder of Landscape Architecture in America. Amherst: The University of Massachusetts Press, 1968. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 114 pp. The ...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Park Maker Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson, 1st Printing
Park Maker Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson, 1st Printing

Park Maker Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson, 1st Printing

Located in valatie, NY

Park Maker: Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson. MacMillan Publishing Company, 1977. Stated 1st Printing hardcover with dust jacket. 484pgs and 28 B/W photos. Freder...

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

1743 Jus Canonicum Universum (Universal Canon Law) (2 volumes bound as 1). Bound
1743 Jus Canonicum Universum (Universal Canon Law) (2 volumes bound as 1). Bound

1743 Jus Canonicum Universum (Universal Canon Law) (2 volumes bound as 1). Bound

Located in Victoria, BC

Roughly translated from Latin means “The universal canonical law in a clear method according to the titles of the five books of the Decretals”.

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Antique 1740s Books

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Leather, Paper

The Hudson River, A Natural and Unnatural History
The Hudson River, A Natural and Unnatural History

The Hudson River, A Natural and Unnatural History

By Robert H. Boyle

Located in valatie, NY

He writes about how man has devastated the river and the Hudson Valley and the reluctance of government authorities to enforce the antipollution laws. NPT Books, a division of N.P. T...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough
Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

However, this timeless design could also be used in an office setting for quick and easy access to reference books such as law books, dictionaries etc. This fine antique from circa...

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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Antique English Sterling Silver Bridge / Playing Card Box, 1904
Antique English Sterling Silver Bridge / Playing Card Box, 1904

Antique English Sterling Silver Bridge / Playing Card Box, 1904

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in Bath, GB

The lid opens to reveal a lavishly original gilded interior; the front falls to reveal the contents, two complete packs of playing cards, four unused gold pencils, unused score pads ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries of the Laws of England
Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries of the Laws of England

Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries of the Laws of England

Located in New York, NY

Notes and Additions by Edward Christian, Esq. Sir. William Blackstone (1723-1780) was an English jurist, judge and Tory politician of the 18th century. Most noted for writing the ...

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Antique 1830s English Books

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Leather

4 Volumes. Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England.
4 Volumes. Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England.

4 Volumes. Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England.

Located in New York, NY

4 Volumes. Sir William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England. 15th Edition. Bound in full tan calf with gilt-tooling and purple and green labels on raised band spine. Portr...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Leather

14 1/2 Linear Feet of  Matching Antique Leather Bound Law Books
14 1/2 Linear Feet of  Matching Antique Leather Bound Law Books

14 1/2 Linear Feet of Matching Antique Leather Bound Law Books

Located in Port Chester, NY

An impressive library of antique legal books for anyone with an interest in the law. The collection includes 74 leather bound volumes from various British publications including the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

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Leather

Northeastern Reporter & Lawyers Reports 1898-1906, Set of 7 Antique Books
Northeastern Reporter & Lawyers Reports 1898-1906, Set of 7 Antique Books

Northeastern Reporter & Lawyers Reports 1898-1906, Set of 7 Antique Books

Located in Houston, TX

Northeastern Reporter & Lawyers Reports 1898-1906, Set of 7 Antique Books. Perfect for any one who loves the law, books or history.

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Wolf Man With Gun
Wolf Man With Gun

Wolf Man With Gun

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H 20 in W 15 in

Wolf Man With Gun

Located in New York, NY

Stuck on the back of the picture are pages from old law books from the 19th c.: "Wrongs and Their Remedies", "The Law of Torts" 1876, and "American Decisions of Several States" 1888.

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase
Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase

Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase

Located in Port Chester, NY

Well vented for good air circulation around books. In two parts. Also available are 130 leather and vellum covered Scottish law books, c. 1830-1930, as shown in bookcase.

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20th Century English Bookcases

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Pine

Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books
Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books

Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books

Located in Port Chester, NY

With a height of 10" and of varying thickness, this set of matched volumes in a rich luggage-color leather, with gilt touches, lends a great look to a gentleman's library. Volumes ar...

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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

41 Antique English Law Books-Collection Entitled "Notes & Queries"
41 Antique English Law Books-Collection Entitled "Notes & Queries"

41 Antique English Law Books-Collection Entitled "Notes & Queries"

Located in Port Chester, NY

This collection of 41 books is a most interesting and well-used set, from the late 1800s. The former owner has annotated the volumes and used them as scrapbooks too! See thumbnails t...

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection of 33 Antique Scottish Law Reporter Books
Collection of 33 Antique Scottish Law Reporter Books

Collection of 33 Antique Scottish Law Reporter Books

Located in Port Chester, NY

Beautiful luggage colors, the spines are highlighted by red and black with gold stamping. Some of the books are nice and fat, full of important law! Well used, with great character.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Books

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Leather, Paper

Eight Books of 19th C English Law Journals
Eight Books of 19th C English Law Journals

Eight Books of 19th C English Law Journals

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Eight Books of 19th C English Law Journals

Located in Port Chester, NY

A very elegant set for a library bookcase, leather bound and very handsome. Of particular interest to a lawyer. The volumes are not in sequence-simply a very attractive lot.

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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 25 Scottish Law Review Books, 1892-1951
Collection of 25 Scottish Law Review Books, 1892-1951

Collection of 25 Scottish Law Review Books, 1892-1951

Located in Port Chester, NY

A collection of 25 leather bound books of Scottish Law Reviews, collected and bound into these volumes.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 36 Vellum Covered English "Law Times Report" Books
Collection of 36 Vellum Covered English "Law Times Report" Books

Collection of 36 Vellum Covered English "Law Times Report" Books

Located in Port Chester, NY

Vellum-bound, with very attractive spines, highlighted in red and black. Reports are from the 1920s-1940s. This collection provides a great look for a lawyer's library. The books mea...

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Vintage 1930s English Books

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Paper

Rare Torture and Law Book, Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana, 1769
Rare Torture and Law Book, Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana, 1769

Rare Torture and Law Book, Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana, 1769

Located in Unteriberg, Schwyz

Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana oder der Majestät Mariä Theresiä Erherzogin zu Österreich, u.u. peinliche Gerichtsordnung. Wien, gedruckt bey Johann Thomas Edlen von Trattnern 1769...

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Antique 1760s Austrian Other Books

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$3,176 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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There is a range of law books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and paper, all law books available were constructed with great care. Law books have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made law books over the years, but those made by Gordon T. Milde and Julius Gy. Fabos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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