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BLACKSTONE, WILLIAM Commentaries on the Laws of England. Book the First By Sir William Blackstone, from the Athor's Eighth Edition, 1778. Edited for American Lawyers By William G. Hammond ... With Copious Notes, and References to All Comments on the Text in the
(cont) San Francisco, California, Bancroft-Whitney Company. 1890. (title cont) .. " American Reports, 1787-1890." First Edition of the Hammond contribution, four volumes bound in 2 volumes with raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine; full leather binding (4 x 6 inch). Both front and back joints of both volumes cracked but holding. I: xxxi, 847 pages. II: vii, 807 pages. III: v, 618 pages. IV: v, 659 pages. Blackstone's 'Commentaries on the Laws of England' was the leading authority on the development of English common law, since they were readable and a handy guide to common law tradition. The played a leading role in the education and practice of law anywhere the English settled, especially Canada and the United States. This edition, with commentary by William G. Hammond was intended for American lawyers. Hammond was Dean of the St. Louis Law School and a lecturer of the history of law at Boston University, University of Michigan and the State University of Iowa. A very good clean set. Very Good.
Offered for US$ 250.00 by: Barry Cassidy Rare Books - Book number: 12246