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1862ref. 823591862. The Standard Nineteenth Century American Treatise on Sales Story William Wetmore 1819-1895. Perkins Jonathan Cogswell 1809-1877 Editor. A Treatise on the Law of Sales of Personal Property with Illustrations from the Foreign Law. With Large Additions to the Text and Notes. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown 1862. 8 lxii 1 715 pp. Main text preceded by 8 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 9-1/4" x 6"; 23.50 x 15.24 cm. Contemporary sheep blind rules to boards red and black lettering pieces and small early papere shelf label to spine. Light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities small chip to head of spine gatoring to spine corners bumped and somewhat worn. Light toning to interior light foxing to preliminaries index leaves and rear endleaves. $300. Third edition. The first edition of this classic treatise was published in 1847 its fourth and final edition in 1871. A comprehensive work that includes illustrations from foreign law it provides an excellent overview of nineteenth century legal principles surrounding contracts and commerce. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:675. unknown books
1862ref. 806831862. Story on Sales Story William Wetmore 1819-1895. Perkins Jonathan Cogswell 1809-1877 Editor. A Treatise on the Law of Sales of Personal Property: With Illustrations from the Foreign Law. With Large Additions to the Text and Notes. Boston: Little Brown and Co. 1862. lxii 715 pp. Octavo 9" x 6". Later buckram gilt title gilt fillets fillets and library shelf label to spine endpapers renewed hinges reinforced. Light shelfwear library stamps to edges of text block endleaves title page and a few other leaves card pockets to rear free endpaper and pastedown. Moderate toning to interior corner folds to a few leaves faint dampstain and discreet repair to title page. $150. Third edition. The first edition of this classic treatise was published in 1847 its fourth and final edition in 1871. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:675. unknown books
2006ref. 425272006. ISBN-13: 9781584776185; ISBN-10: 1584776188. Story William Wetmore. A Treatise on the Law of Contracts. Revised and Greatly Enlarged. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1856. Two volumes. cxi 782; viii 820 pp. Reprinted 2006 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584776185. ISBN-10: 1584776188. Hardcover. New. $250. Reprint of the fourth edition the final edition edited by the author. The son of Joseph Story William Wetmore Story 1819-1895 wrote two textbooks that were standard works during the nineteenth century. This was one of them. First published in 1844 it went through five editions the final appearing in 1874. "This work bears internal evidence of a careful and thorough examination of the cases and the principles to be deduced from them are stated with precision and in a concise and vigorous style.": Marvin Legal Bibliography 1847 674 review of the first edition. unknown books
1847ref. 1365480Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown 1847. Hardcover. Octavo lxxiii 898 pages; VG; Rebound in light brown fabric with gilt lettering to spine; Boards show light- shelfwear overall with a few scratches and wear long edges and corners; Textblock shows light age toning to edges very light interiorly and ownership marking penned to title page in 19th century hand; Ex-library copy with usual markings call number to spine bookplates to paste downs blindstamps interiorly. RWO. 1365480. Special Collections. Charles C. Little and James Brown hardcover books
1854ref. 846871854. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. Classic Maritime Treatise with Notes by Joseph Story Abbott Charles Lord Tenterden 1762-1832. Shee William 1804-1868 Editor. Perkins Jonathan Cogswell 1809-1877 Editor. Story Joseph 1779-1845. A Treatise of the Law Relative to Merchant Ships and Seamen. In Five Parts. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. lxii 2 1036 pp. Text preceded by 8-pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 9-1/4" x 5-3/4"; 24 x 14.5 cm. Contemporary sheep blind rules to boards red and black lettering pieces to spine blind tooling to board edges. Light rubbing to boards early owner signature "Jas. R. Tyler" to front board spine significantly darkened and gatored moderate rubbing and light wear to board edges faint offsetting and light foxing to endleaves rear joint cracked. Very light toning to interior occasional light foxing small creases to page edges in a few places. A good copy. $450. Seventh American edition from the eighth London edition to which it is star-paged. First published in 1802 this was the first English treatise devoted exclusively to the law of shipping. In 1847 Marvin said it was "a legal classic of high character" that was "frequently cited upon questions of commercial law not altered by statute." Story's valuable notes many of them short essays were originally published in the fourth edition. Our copy may have been owned by James Ray Tyler 1834-1891 an Ohio attorney who served as law agent for the town of Perrysburg. Marvin Legal Bibliography 47. Cohen Bibliography of Early American Law 1566. unknown books
2026ref. LRB35009068Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 693 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1827. Text in English. This treatise offers a comprehensive analysis of maritime law focusing on the legal aspects of merchant ships seamen and the carriage of goods. It is structured in four parts addressing the rights and responsibilities of ship owners the legal status of seamen the regulations governing the transportation of goods and the payment of wages. A foundational work in maritime jurisprudence it remains relevant for legal scholars and historians of commercial law. This treatise provides an in-depth examination of maritime law covering the legal framework surrounding merchant ships seamen and the transport of goods. Divided into four sections it explores the legal obligations of ship owners the rights of seamen the regulations for cargo transport and the payment of wages. As a seminal work in maritime law it continues to be of interest to legal researchers and historians of commercial law. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB36029773Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 740 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1822. Text in English. This comprehensive treatise examines the legal framework governing merchant ships and seamen in the early 19th century. Divided into four parts it covers the rights and responsibilities of ship owners the legal status of crew members the regulations surrounding the transport of goods and the payment of wages. A foundational work for maritime law scholars and historians. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1854ref. 846871854. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. Classic Maritime Treatise with Notes by Joseph Story Abbott Charles Lord Tenterden 1762-1832. Shee William 1804-1868 Editor. Perkins Jonathan Cogswell 1809-1877 Editor. Story Joseph 1779-1845. A Treatise of the Law Relative to Merchant Ships and Seamen. In Five Parts. Boston: Little Brown and Company 1854. lxii 2 1036 pp. Text preceded by 8-pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 9-1/4" x 5-3/4"; 24 x 14.5 cm. Contemporary sheep blind rules to boards red and black lettering pieces to spine blind tooling to board edges. Light rubbing to boards early owner signature "Jas. R. Tyler" to front board spine significantly darkened and gatored moderate rubbing and light wear to board edges faint offsetting and light foxing to endleaves rear joint cracked. Very light toning to interior occasional light foxing small creases to page edges in a few places. A good copy. $450. Seventh American edition from the eighth London edition to which it is star-paged. First published in 1802 this was the first English treatise devoted exclusively to the law of shipping. In 1847 Marvin said it was "a legal classic of high character" that was "frequently cited upon questions of commercial law not altered by statute." Story's valuable notes many of them short essays were originally published in the fourth edition. Our copy may have been owned by James Ray Tyler 1834-1891 an Ohio attorney who served as law agent for the town of Perrysburg. Marvin Legal Bibliography 47. Cohen Bibliography of Early American Law 1566. unknown
2008ref. 489412008. ISBN-13: 9781584778233; ISBN-10: 1584778237. "A Legal Classic of High Character" Abbott Charles. A Treatise on the Law Relative to Merchant Ships and Seamen: In Four Parts; I. Of The Owners of Merchant Ships; II. Of the Persons Employed in the Navigation Thereof; III. Of the Carriage of Goods Therein; IV. Of the Wages of Merchant Seamen. With the Copious Annotations of Joseph Story. Originally published: Exeter N.H.: Published by George Lamson 1822. xxvii 1 668 xxviii pp. Reprinted 2008 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584778233. ISBN-10: 1584778237. Attractive tan cloth smyth sewn hardcover with gilt stamped red panels to spine and front cover. New. $135. Reprint of the third American edition. Abbott's treatise is "a legal classic of high character." This edition enriched by Joseph Story's scrupulous and impressive scholarship evident in his own notes often mini-essays in their own right kept separate from Abbott's. Marvin 47. First published in 1802 it was the first English treatise devoted exclusively to the law of shipping. unknown
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2026ref. LRB501865Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 636 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1853. A substantial nineteenth-century legal treatise by William W. Story examining the law of sales of personal property with comparative references and illustrations drawn from foreign law. Of interest to collectors of legal history comparative law and early American jurisprudence this work reflects the scholarly and practical concerns of commercial law in the mid-nineteenth century. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
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2026ref. LRB36034027Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 632 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1853. Text in English. This treatise by William Wetmore Story provides a comprehensive analysis of the law of sales of personal property including comparative perspectives from foreign legal systems. It remains a valuable resource for legal scholars and historians studying 19th-century commercial law. This treatise by William Wetmore Story offers an in-depth examination of the law of sales of personal property incorporating comparative insights from foreign legal traditions. It serves as an essential reference for legal scholars and historians interested in 19th-century commercial law. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB48034017Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 850 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1874. Text in English. This foundational treatise on contract law by William Wetmore Story 1819-1895 represents a seminal work in 19th-century legal scholarship. Originally published in 1874 the volume systematically examines the principles of contractual obligations their formation interpretation and enforcement. The author a distinguished jurist and legal educator draws upon extensive case law and legal precedents to construct a comprehensive framework of contract theory. The work includes a detailed index and table of cases making it an indispensable reference for legal historians practitioners and scholars of commercial law. Story's analytical approach and rigorous methodology have cemented this treatise as a lasting contribution to Anglo-American legal thought. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB48034016Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 908 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1856. Text in English. This treatise by William Wetmore Story provides a comprehensive analysis of contract law in the 19th century. It covers fundamental principles legal precedents and practical applications making it a valuable resource for legal scholars and historians. This treatise by William Wetmore Story offers an in-depth examination of contract law during the 19th century. It explores core legal principles case law and practical implications serving as an essential reference for legal researchers and historians. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2024ref. Gyan-9789370739444Facsimile Publisher 2024. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 7.83 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2024ref. Gyan-9789370739444Facsimile Publisher 2024. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 7.83 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
1862ref. 823591862. The Standard Nineteenth Century American Treatise on Sales Story William Wetmore 1819-1895. Perkins Jonathan Cogswell 1809-1877 Editor. A Treatise on the Law of Sales of Personal Property with Illustrations from the Foreign Law. With Large Additions to the Text and Notes. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown 1862. 8 lxii 1 715 pp. Main text preceded by 8 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 9-1/4" x 6"; 23.50 x 15.24 cm. Contemporary sheep blind rules to boards red and black lettering pieces and small early papere shelf label to spine. Light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities small chip to head of spine gatoring to spine corners bumped and somewhat worn. Light toning to interior light foxing to preliminaries index leaves and rear endleaves. $300. Third edition. The first edition of this classic treatise was published in 1847 its fourth and final edition in 1871. A comprehensive work that includes illustrations from foreign law it provides an excellent overview of nineteenth century legal principles surrounding contracts and commerce. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:675. unknown
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