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1861réf. 854901861. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. Copy of a Landmark of Legal Thought Owned by the Son of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society And Its Relation to Modern Ideas. London: John Murray 1861. viii 415 1 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; 21.6 x 14 cm. Contemporary calf retaining existing gilt spine with raised bands and lettering piece gilt rules and corner fleurons to boards gilt tooling to board edges marbled endpapers and edges hinges mended. Minor nicks and scratches to boards moderate rubbing to extremities with wear to corners gilding mostly rubbed away from spine and board edges. Light toning to interior owner inscription of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Jr. to head of title page marks in pencil most likely in his hand to margins of a few leaves. A very good copy with an interesting association. $950. First edition. Famous for its dictum that civilization progresses "from status to contract" this landmark work in legal history and anthropology traces the evolution of legal systems from divine command to customary law and finally contracts and codified law. Maine's historical model resembled the biological model of Darwin's On the Origin of the Species 1859 though there is no evidence that it was a direct influence. Brunel 1837-1902 a London barrister of Lincoln's Inn was the eldest child of the eminent civil and mechanical engineer. Grace's Guide to British Industrial History "Isambard Brunel Junior 1837-1902" accessed online. Dauchy et al. The Formation and Transmission of Western Legal Culture: 150 Books that Made the Law in the Age of Printing 115. unknown books
1864réf. 810821864. First American Edition of Ancient Law Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Dwight Theodore W. 1822-1892 Introduction. Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society And its Relation to Modern Ideas. New York: Charles Scribner 1864. lxix 400 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-3/4". Three-quarter morocco over pebbled cloth raised bands and gilt title gilt owner name "R. Ross Perry" to foot of spine edges rouged patterned endpapers. Light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities hinges cracked. Moderate toning to interior Perry signature and inscription "Nov. 8th 1886/ Washington D.C." to front endleaf small stain and Perry signature mostly trimmed away to title page. $650. First American edition from the second London edition 1863. "Maine indicates the place in the development of a legal system of such agencies as legal fictions and equity. He explains the history of the concept of a law of nature; and in his account of the contrast between primitive and modern society--between the place which the law of persons occupies in primitive and modern law--he comes to the famous conclusion that the government of progressive societies has been from status to contract" Holdsworth. R. Ross Perry 1846-1914 was a Washington DC lawyer Georgetown Law School professor and the author of a notable treatise Common-Law Pleading: Its History and Principles Boston 1897. Holdsworth A History of English Law XV:363-364. unknown books
1888réf. 1403437New York: Henry Holt and Company 1888. Third American--from fifth London edition. Hardcover. Octavo lxix 400 pages. In Fair minus condition. In clear plastic sleeve. Spine is brown with gold print. Boards in brown cloth; wear to spine caps and corners. Text block has bookplate on front flyleaf cracked hinges intermittent spine breaks. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column V. 1403437. FP New Rockville Stock. Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1972réf. 552061London: Dent 1972. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Reprint. Introduction by J.H. Morgan. xvi 237pp. Inked underlining and highlighting on two pages near fine in a very good dust jacket with light toning and a faint stain on the cover. Dent hardcover books
1891réf. 73231London: John Murray 1891. Hardcover. Fair Condition. Fourteenth Edition. Brown cloth. Cloth split over the front hinge at the top but book feels in no danger. Boards boards bumped at the corners. Interior bright and clean. Size: Octavo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Law & Criminal Studies; Inventory No: 73231. . John Murray hardcover
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2026réf. Gyan-9789376614189Gyan Publishing House 2026. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.59 cm. English Gyan Publishing House hardcover
2026réf. Gyan-9789376614189Gyan Publishing House 2026. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.59 cm. English Gyan Publishing House hardcover
réf. X07OS-00483Legal Classics Library. Used - Like New. Like New condition. Primitive Societies Law History Legal Classics Library unknown
2013réf. Gyan-9789333195720Isha Books 2013. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 3.87 cm. English Isha Books hardcover
2013réf. Gyan-9789333195720Isha Books 2013. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 3.87 cm. English Isha Books hardcover
2026réf. BIBHB0097131712026. Hardcover. New. About The Book: Ancient Law Its Connection with the Early History of Society and Its Relation to Modern Ideas by Henry Sumner Maine explores the origins and evolution of legal systems. Maine examines how early societies developed rules and customs to regulate behavior tracing the transformation from primitive to modern law. He analyzes the relationship between law social structure and political institutions highlighting the influence of historical context on legal development. The work remains a foundational study in legal history sociology and comparative jurisprudence. About The Author: Henry Sumner Maine 1822�1888 was a British jurist historian and legal scholar. He studied the development of law and society emphasizing the evolution from primitive customs to modern legal systems. Maine�s works including Ancient Law significantly influenced comparative law sociology and the understanding of social and legal history. The Title 'Ancient law its connection with the early history of society and its relation to modern ideas written/authored/edited by Henry Sumner Maine' published in the year 2026. The ISBN 9789376614189 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 459 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
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1982réf. 42692Legal Classics Library. As New with no dust jacket. 1982. Special Edition. Hardcover. Imitation leather bound hardcover gold trim Appears to have never been read very little shelf wear. Has a name sticker on the inside of the front cover as show in the picture the rest of the book is unmarked.; Ex-Library; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 435 pages . Legal Classics Library hardcover
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2005réf. Q-1596052260Cosimo Classics 2005-09-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Cosimo Classics paperback
1984réf. SKU0061855Leslie Adams 1984-01-01. Hardcover. New. Legal Classics Library collector's edition. Full leather-bound hardcover no dust jacket as issued. Beautifully bound in genuine leather hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated hubbed design raised ridges on spine stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured and shaded acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence not glued like ordinary books. Endpapers are beautiful oil on water 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. All items are carefully enclosed with bubble wrap. We ship promptly and worldwide via US Post and will email you a tracking number. Leslie Adams hardcover
