Search Results: Law & Constitutional History from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Random House: Times Books, 1993. Hardcover Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a tiny dot of soil at the top edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows no wear or soiling, but the price has been clipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. 8vo. xix, 392 pages. Hardback with DJ. 

Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2003), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a tiny dent in several pages mid-text at the bottom edge of the text block (probably a tiny pebble or such lodged there at one time). else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, minor cosmetic flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.1 inches). 408 pages. Language: English. Weight: 20.5 ounces. Corporealities: Discourses Of Disability… Read More

New York, NY New Press, 2003. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 315pp. Hardback with DJ.

Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1976. Reprint edition. Hardcover. Very Near Fine: shows several flecks of foxing at the top edge; a tiny knot in the fabric at the middle of the rear panel (clearly a production flaw) and near it a small, very faint smudge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.75 x1 inches) . Xi, 303 pages. Language: English. Weight: 18.6 ounces. Red cloth over boards with black titles at the backstrip. Reprint Edition (1976). First published in 1933. Hardback: No DJ… Read More

New York, NY: Harper & Row: Perennial Library. Near Fine. 1988. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Paperback. First Edition Thus (1988) ; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows mild rubbing to the lower front corner tip; the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches). Illustrated in black & white. Extensive Appendices. Notes.… Read More

Washington DC U.S. Government Printing Office, 1968. Hardcover Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mild wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; the pages have tanned ever so slightly, due to aging; a thin band of the faintest discoloration along the top edge of the front panel (probably due to sun blanching); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only a hint of wear and another unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.2 x 1.95 inches). xv, 828 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3 pounds, 7 ounces. Written for the Public Land Law Review Commission. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Near Fine. 1984. First Edition Thus; Tenth Printing. Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the expected light tanning to the text pages; there is a line in the margin of the first page of the Introduction; we believe it is a printing flaw, it appears to be printed rather than applied with a pen; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.2 x 6 x 1.65 inches) . Extensive Notes. Index. Language: English. Weight: 25.4 ounces. Paperback. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; viii, 657… Read More

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), unstated in accordance with Princeton University Press' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1989), unstated in accordance with Princeton University Press' customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a hint of wear to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-pprotected. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

Iowa City, IA State University of Iowa, 1948. Hardcover First Edition [1948], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition [1948], unstated. Very Good-: Shows moderate wear to extremities; some darkening, soiling, and rubbing. Gilt titles at front panel are bold and clearly legible, while those at the back strip, which has been very lightly sunned, are somewhat rubbed. Former owner's inscription at front free endpaper. The Binding is square; it has been reglued with quality binder's adhesive, and remains secure; the text is clean. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy, but showing a few flaws and moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 412pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Paul Sayre was a professor of law during the 1920s and a distinguished expert on civil procedure and family law. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a couple of very faint smudges to the top and bottom edges of the text block and the very mildest rubbing to thre wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xxii, 550 pages.  Trade Paperback.

New York, NY G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1961. Hardcover First Ed, but unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD. First Ed, unstated. Very good/Very good. Book shows light wear at edges; lightly yellowed. Dustwrapper shows light chipping at spine; light wear at extemeties; mylar protected. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 321pp. Hardback with DJ. Chessman's story isn't as "famous" as the Hauptman case, but it continues to amaze me that anyone, as recently as 1960, could actually be executed for "perverted sex crimes" where a conviction was based on severely questionable testimony, a judge's obvious bias, and a police department's determination to "get" their man. Nonetheless, I would recommend Ninth Life to staunch death penalty supporters who insist that the system "works", whatever THAT means, and to anyone who needs to wake up to the travesties of justice that take place in our modern-day… Read More

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Bks, 1974. Hardcover First Edition [1974], so stated. First Edition [1974], so stated. Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows no flaws; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows indications of careful use: a tiny nick at the top of the front panel and a quarter-inch tear at the top of the rear hinge; else only mild rubbing and faint toning to the white background field and a crease at the inside front flap; the price is unclipped. A "Like-New" book in a moderately worn, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.55 x 6 x 1.15 inches). xiv, 254 pages plus a 12-page Index. Deckle Fore-Edge. Tinted 'Top Edge. Weight: 1 pound, 4.8 ounces. Weight: Hardback with DJ. 

Cincinnati, OH Anderson Publishing Company , 2003. Hardcover Fifth Edition (2003) . Very Near Fine: shows only a smudge at the upper portion of the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 7.2 x 2.25 inches). xliv, 963 pages. Language: English. Weight: 45.5 ounces. Fifth Edition (2003). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Charlottesville, VA University Press of Virginia, 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), so stated. First Edition (1993), so stated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only a faint scuff at the lower front panel; else flawless; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches). xii, 254 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 5.7 ounces. Constitutionalism and Democracy Series. Hardback with DJ. 

Charlottesville, VA University Press of Virginia, 1981. Hardcover First Edition (1981), so stated. First Edition (1981), so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a small water droplet spot at the top edge of the rear panel and a tiny dot of soil to the top edge of the text block; else only mild sheving wear to the bottom edges of the rust colored cloth over boards; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, uobtrusive flaws. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only a faint scuff and a tiny closed tear at the top of the front hinge; mild rubbing along the hinges themselves; else flawless; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (11.15 x 8.85 x 0.75 inches). xxi,… Read More

Denver, CO BurgYoung Publishing, 2003. Paperback Second Edition (2003), Revised & Enlarged. The first edition was published in 1990. Second Edition (2003), Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.25 x 0.75 inches). 339 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13.5 ounces. The first edition was published in 1990. Trade Paperback.

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1968. Hardcover First Edition (1968), unstated in accordance with Princeton's customary practice at the time of publication. EX-LIBRARY, showing the usual marks and treatments thereof. Else, Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A solid working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor flaws - and of course the library markings. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the panels; light wear to extremities; the price has been clipped. Not unattractive. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches). ix, 633 pages. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds, 5.4 ounces. First Edition (1968), unstated in accordance with Princeton's customary practice at the time of… Read More

St. Paul, MN: West Publishing. Very Good+. 1992. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; former owner's rubber-stamped name and address at the front endpaper and inside the front cover; the binding is ever so slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9 x 6 x 1.2 inches) . Language: English and First Edition Thus [1992]; unstated. Academic Press Paperback. ; ix, 747 pages .