A DIGEST OF THE LAW OF EVIDENCE, IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES. AND A TREATISE ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE, AND PROMISSORY NOTES
by Swift, Zephaniah
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About This Item
Hartford: Oliver D. Cooke, 1810. xiv, [2], 361, [30] pp, in original sheep [some rubbing, hinges weakening, spine label missing]. Light wear, Good+.
This is the first edition of "the first American work on Evidence. It is still an important book of reference, and was supplemented by a few illustrative cases well selected from the English reports, including the far-reaching decision of Omychund vs. Barker. In the same volume was included a Treatise on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes" [Marke].
Marke 531. II Harv. Law Cat. 698. Marvin 681. Cohen 5129.
This is the first edition of "the first American work on Evidence. It is still an important book of reference, and was supplemented by a few illustrative cases well selected from the English reports, including the far-reaching decision of Omychund vs. Barker. In the same volume was included a Treatise on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes" [Marke].
Marke 531. II Harv. Law Cat. 698. Marvin 681. Cohen 5129.
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- Bookseller
- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30160
- Title
- A DIGEST OF THE LAW OF EVIDENCE, IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES. AND A TREATISE ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE, AND PROMISSORY NOTES
- Author
- Swift, Zephaniah
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Oliver D. Cooke
- Place of Publication
- Hartford
- Date Published
- 1810
- Bookseller catalogs
- AMERICANA;
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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- First Edition
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- Spine Label
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- Rubbing
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- Good+
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