An Essay on the Law of Bailments
Boston Massachusetts: From the Press of Samuel Etheridge, for John West, 1796. First American Edition. Leather. Good. Item #029190
178 + (1) page list of cases found within. Sir William Jones (1746 - 1794) British orientalist and judge, whose "...major contribution to British jurisprudence was his accurate and elegant Essay on the Law of Bailments (1781), which has been described as 'one of the most remarkable books' of the eighteenth century (Holdsworth, Eng. law, 12.393). It exerted a profound influence on the principles of commercial law, and was still cited in judicial decisions at the end of the twentieth century, including some dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace..." (Michael J. Franklin in the ODNB) Previous owner bookplate and signature on front endpapers of Charles E. Nash. Approx. 4 1/4" x 6 7/8" size, full leather binding, gilt titled spine label. Some edge, tips wear to the covers; top and bottom of spine covering chipped away and splitting along the edge of the spine; block is sewn securely. Occasional spotting & foxing; in good condition.
Price: $75.00