David Dewar

The Liquor Laws for Scotland, Including the Licensing and Excise Enactments Presently in Force; with Report by Royal Commission on Grocers' Licenses; Ruling Decisions of the Supreme Court from 1862 to 1884 and Explanatory Notes and Index

Edinburgh, William Green, 1884. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Exceptionally scarce guide to Scots licensing law written by the Chief Constable and Procurator Fiscal of Dundee. In general good order bar light toning to stock. Occasional pencil notation, though this minor, and a few pages with corner creasing and light marking. Former owner's signature neatly to title page. Dark green cloth well worn to edges, esp at spine. 8vo. xi, 232pp . Good/No Jacket.

Dodman BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 104816

Catalogue: Food and Drink

Keywords: IOBA25

FEARNE, Charles.

The trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng, at a court martial, as taken by Mr. Charles Fearne, judge-advocate of His Majesty's fleet. Published by order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the desire of the court-martial. To which are added, a copy of their lordships memorial to the King, in relation to the sentence passed upon Admiral Byng; a copy of the King's order in council for transmitting to their lordships a copy of the report of the twelve judges, in relation to the said sentence: and also, a copy of that report. And a copy of the warrant from their lordships for carrying the said sentence into execution.

London: Printed for R. Manby; J. Whiston and B. White, and W. Sandby; J. Newbery; and W. Faden, 1757. Fol. 1-36, *37-*38, 37-76, *73-*76, 77-130p; Appendix: 1-19p. [i.e. 21] (page numbers 9-10 repeated). Contemporary calf (slight scuff marks on covers and wear at corners, front joint very slightly loose); red leather title label on spine, gilt bands (with slight wear at head and foot of spine). Armorial bookplate of Carrier Tompson on front pastedown; ownership inscription " Carrier and Margt. Ann Tompson Sept 22d. 1810" on title-page. ESTC T20812.

Jack Baldwin - Rare BooksProfessional seller

Book number: GA0157

Catalogue: Antiquarian miscellaneous

Keywords: John Byng, Admiralty, navy, naval, trial, military, Battle of Minorca, Seven Years' War

Sickles, H. E.

REPORT Of CASES DECIDED By The COURT Of APPEALS Of The STATE Of NEW YORK, From and Including Decisions Handed Down September 21, 1880, to and Including Decisions of November 30, 1880 with Notes and References and Index

Albany: Weed, Parsons & Co, 1881. 1st printing. Full calf binding with gilt title lettering stamped on red to spine. xxvi, 719, [3] pp including index. 9-1/4" x 6-1/2". Sunning to spine, wear to extremities. Withal, a VG copy.

Tavistock Books, ABAAProfessional seller

Book number: 35236

Catalogue: Potpourri