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1533. A Distinguished Commentary on Maxims and Phrases in the Liber Sextus Decretalium Dinus de Mugello [1254-c.1300]. Bohier, Nicolas de [1469-1539]. Du Moulin, Charles [1500-1566]. Dynus de Regulis Juris, Commentarius Mirabilis Super Titulo De Regulis Iuris Praecipui Sui Seculi Iurisconsulti Do. Dyni Muxellani Insignis I.U. Doctoris: Multo Plus Quam Unquam Annotationibus Auctus, & Recognitus: Ubi Praeter Do. Nicolai Boerij, & Et Celsi Hugonis Cabilonen[sic] Additiones Multa Novissime per Doctorem Anonymum Sunt Addita, Pleraq[ue] Depravata in hac Ultima Impressione Restituta, & Omnia cum Repertorio Castigatissimo ad Unguem & Feliciter Emendata. Lyons: Venundantur Lugduni per Jacobum Giuncti, 1533. cxxxii, [20] ff. Main text in parallel columns with linear annotations. Octavo (6" x 4"). Recent calf, blank lettering piece to spine, endpapers renewed. Moderate rubbing to extremities, corners bumped, front hinge starting, a few cracks to text block, later armorial bookplate (of George Baron Ferrers of… Read More

2011. Makowski, Elizabeth M. English Nuns and the Law in the Middle Ages: Cloistered Nuns and Their Lawyers, 1293-1540. xvi, 198 pp. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 2011. Hardcover, fine. $65.

1963. Van der Hoeven, J. Enkele Hoofdzaken Van Het Canonieke Recht. Utrecht: Evangelische Maatschappij, 1963. 57 pp. Printed wrappers, signature in ink to title page. Very good. $45.

1570. Antwerp: Ex Officina Christophori Plantini, 1570. Antwerp: Ex Officina Christophori Plantini, 1570. Plantin Edition of the Decretals of Gregory IX in a Notably Handsome Binding [Canon Law]. Gregory IX, Pope [1227-1241]. [Raymond of Penaforte, Saint (1175?-1275), Compiler]. [Le Conte, Antoine (1517-1586), Editor]. Epistolae Decretales Summorum Pontificum, A Gregorio Nono Pontifice Maximo Collectae. Quid Hac Editione Praestitum Sit, Sequenti Pagella Indicatur. Antwerp: Ex Officina Christophori Plantini, 1570. [xxxii], 911, [1] pp. Octavo (6-1/2" x 4-1/4"). Contemporary ornately gilt-paneled calf, large heraldic arms with the arms of an unidentified bishop or cardinal (indicated by a galero hat with tassels) to centers of boards, gilt spine with raised bands, all edges gilt, spine ends carefully mended. A few minor nicks and scuffs to boards, a few tiny worm holes to spine, moderate rubbing to extremities, front joint starting, hinges cracked. Plantin device to title page. Moderate toning and… Read More

1780. Ghent, 1780. Only edition. Ghent, 1780. Only edition. 1780 Pamphlet Questioning the Church's Right to Raise Tithes in Flanders [Massez, C.]. Examen de la Question, Si les Decimateurs ont l'Intention Fondee en Droit a la Perception de la Dime des Fruits Insolites en Flandre, Tant Ceux, Qui Sont Insolites Parmi Toute la Province, que de Ceux, Qui ne Sont Insolites que pour Quelques Villages en Particulier. Ghent: Chez P.F. Cocquyt, 1780. vi, 84, [2] pp. Octavo (7-1/4" x 4-1/2"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in plain wrappers, untrimmed edges, early hand-lettered title to front, fragments of title label to spine. Some soiling and edgewear, later owner bookplate to verso of front wrapper. Some toning, light soiling to title page, internally clean. $250. * Only edition located. Massez wishes to limit the rights of the church to raise tithes in Flanders. He notes that "God himself established tithes for the Jewish people, where it was part of the dividing-up of the lands, which God himself ordered:… Read More

1514. 2 titles in 1: Basel: 1514 & 1513. 2 titles in 1: Basel: 1514 & 1513. A Classic Fifteenth-Century Textbook Bound with an Anthology of Writings for Law Students, Two Rare Basel Imprints I. Brant, Sebastian [1458-1521]. Caccialupi, Giovanni Battista [c. 1420-1496]. Expositio[n]es Sive Declarationes Omniu[m] Tituloru[m] Iuris tam Civilis Q[uam] Canonici per Sebastianum Brant Collecte [et] Revise. De Modo Studendi in Utroq[ue] Iure: Cu[m] No[v]ibus Omniu[m] Scribentiu[m] in Iure. [Basel: Gregor Bartholomaeus von Angermunde, 1514]. 239, [16] ff. [Bound with] II. Bartolo of Sassoferrato [1313-1357]. Andrea, Giovanni d' [c.1270-c.1348]. In Utriusq[ue] Juris Libros Introductorium. Tractatus et Processus Diversi, Utriusque Juris: Studiosis Plurimum Accomodati: Modus Legendi Abbreviaturas in Utroque Jure. Tractatus Judiciorum Bartholi Legum Doctoris. Tractatus Renunciationum Beneficiorum in Publicis Instrumentis. Processus Sathana Infernalis Contra Genus Humanum. Ars Notariatus. Summa Joannis Andreae,… Read More

1956. Peyrot, Giorgio. Guida per I Matrimoni da Celebrarsi con Effeti Civili Davanti ad un Ministro di Culto Evangelico. Torre Pellice: Claudiana Editrice, 1956. 92 pp. Original printed wrappers, slightly sunned. $15.

1960. Kuttner, Stephan. Harmony from Dissonance: an Interpretation of Medieval Canon Law. Latrobe, [Pa.]: Archabbey Press, [1960]. 64 pp. Hardcover. Light shelfwear. Internally clean. $50.

1946. van Welie, F.A.M. Hoofdstukken van Canoniek Huwelijksrecht. Algemeene Begrippen Omtrent het Huwelijk de Toestemming in het Huwelijk de Scheidin van de Echtgenooten. Utrecht: Dekker & Van de Vegt N.V. Nijmegen, 1946. xii, 172 pp. Printed wrappers, slightly sunned. $10.

1804. A Concise Introduction to Greek, Roman, Canon and Feudal Law Butler, Charles [1750-1832]. Horae Juridicae Subsecivae: A Connected Series of Notes, Respecting the Geography, Chronology, And Literary History, Of the Principal Codes, And Original Documents, Of the Grecian, Roman, Feudal and Canon Law. London: Brooke and Clarke [et al.], 1804. ii-xvi, 136 pp. Lacking half-title. Octavo (7-1/2" x 4-1/2"). Later buckram, gilt title and library name to spine, endleaves renewed. Light soiling and shelfwear, spine somewhat darkened, library bookplate and small circular sticker to front pastedown. Light toning to interior, light foxing to a few leaves, ink library stamps to title page and two other leaves. $100. * First edition. An introductory treatise and sourcebook on Greek, Roman, canon and feudal law, containing "useful information upon the subjects of which it treats" and referring the reader to relevant authorities for each topic (Marvin). The third and final edition appeared in 1830; an American… Read More

1573. Ecclesiastical Patronage Curtius, Rochus [fl. 1470-1515]. Cittadini, Paolo [d. 1525]. Nilsson, Jens [1538-1600]. Iurispatronatus Tractatus et Flores: In Quibus Continentur Omnia ea Quae ad Illam Materiam Spectant. Lyon: Apud Carolum Pesnot, 1573. [lxxxvi], 879 pp. Octavo (6-3/4" x 4"). Later calf, rebacked in period style, blind frames to boards, raised bands, lettering piece and blind ornaments to spine, hinges mended. Some rubbing to board and board edges, corners bumped and somewhat worn, armorial bookplate (of Sir John William) to front pastedown. Large woodcut printer device, woodcut decorated initials. Moderate toning to text, occasional faint, often very faint, dampstaining, some leaves have neat underlining in contemporary hand. A handsome copy. $1,500. * Only edition (in this form), one of two issues from 1573 (the other, with identical format and collation, printed by Pierre Landry). This volume collects three notable canon-law treatises dealing with ecclesiastical patronage. All… Read More

1737. Leipzig: Ex Officina Weidmanniana, 1737. Leipzig: Ex Officina Weidmanniana, 1737. An Important Collection of Early of Roman Law Schulting, Anton [1659-1734], Editor. Ayrer, Georg Heinrich [1702-1774], Preface. Jurisprudentia Vetus Ante-Justinianea ex Recensione et Cum Notis. Edito Nova Collata cum Codicibus Antiquissimo Wurceburgensi et Gothano. De Illustratione Iuris Civil. Antiqui ex Lectione Classicorum Auctorum. Praefatus est d. Georgius Henricus Ayrer. Leipzig: Ex Officina Weidmanniana, 1737. [lxxxviii], 941, [79] pp. Quarto (9-3/4" x 7-1/2"). Contemporary calf, raised bands, lettering piece and gilt ornaments to spine, sprinkled edges. Light rubbing to boards, moderate rubbing to extremities, front joint cracked, rear joint starting at ends, small chip to head of spine, corners bumped and somewhat worn. Moderate toning and light foxing to text, recent owner bookplate (A. Pitlo) to verso of front free endpaper. $500. * Second and final edition. Known as the "Cujacius of the Netherlands,"… Read More

1750. A Venerable Eighteenth-Century Treatise Based on the Decretals of Gregory IX Pichler, Veit [1670-1736]. Jus Canonicum Secundum Quinque Decretalium Titulos Gregorii Papae IX. Explicatum, Exhibens Succincta, Et Clara Methodo Omnes Materias in Scholis Tractari, & In Praxi Quotidiana Frequentius Occurrere Solitas, Nobilioresque Controversias, Ex Jure Naturali, Divino, Canonico, Imo & Civili Solide Decisas, Solutis Passim Adversantium Argumentis. Editio Nunc Primum Secundo Tomo Locupletata, In Quo Decisiones Casuum Ad Singulos Decretalium Titulos Explicantur. Venice: Apud Nicolaum Pezzana, 1750. Two volumes in one book. [vi], 730, [18]; [viii], 344 pp. Main text in double columns. Folio (13-1/4" x 9"). Contemporary calf, gilt spine with raised bands and lettering piece, endpapers rouged. Moderate rubbing to boards, heavier rubbing to extremities with wear to board edges and head of spine, chipping to foot of spine, front board beginning to separate but secure, rear hinge cracked. Title page of… Read More

1511. [Leipzig: Impressum...per providu... 1511]. [Leipzig: Impressum...per providu... 1511]. A Fundamental Treatise on Family Relations Andrea, Giovanni d' [1275-1348]. [Greve, Henricus, Commentary]. Lecture Jo. An. Super Arboribus Consaguitatis [et] Affinitatis Necno[n] Cognationis Sp[irit]ualis et Legalis Cuiusdam Alteri[us] Doctoris Instar Jo. An. Scribe[n]tis cu[m] Co[m]me[n]tariolis Pulchris Notatis et Questio[n]ib[us] B[e]n[e] Eme[n]datis (Circa Easde[m] Q[ua]tuor Arbores Depictas ac Lecturas) In Margine Adiu[n]ctis et Impressis. [Leipzig: Impressum...per providu viru Baccalaureu Martinu Herbipolensem, 1511]. [18] ff. Five woodcut trees of consanguinity and affinity, two of which are full-page. Folio (11-3/4" x 8-1/4"). Twentieth-century patterned wrappers. Wrappers beginning to separate from text block but secure. Text in single column with linear gloss. Light toning to interior, occasional small stains and light soiling, tiny wormhole to outer margin of last ten leaves not affecting text,… Read More

1772. LiŠge: Chez J. Dessain, 1772. LiŠge: Chez J. Dessain, 1772. The Principles of Canon Law Stated as Maxims Dantoine, Jean-Baptiste [1693-1720?], Translator and Editor. [Gregory IX (1147?-1241), Pope]. [Boniface VIII (1235-1303), Pope]. Les Regles du Droit Canon, Dans le Meme Ordre Qu'Elles sont Disposees au Dernier Titre du Cinquieme Livre du Sexte, & Au Dernier Titre du Cinquieme Livre des Decretales. Traduites en Francois, Avec des Explications et des Commentaires sur Chaque Regle. Et Trois Tables l'Une des Regles Disposees par Ordre Alphabetique avec Leur Numero, l'Autre de Tous les Textes du Droit Civil, Qui sont Cites Dans cet Ouvrage; La Troisieme de Toutes les Matieres, l'Une de Tous les Textes du Droit Rapportes & Expliques dans cet Ouvrage, l'Autre des Regles du droit Rangees par Ordre Alphabetique Selon leur Ordre Naturel, La Troisieme de Toutes les Matieres. Liege: Chez J. Dessain, 1772. [22], 468, [35] pp. Quarto (10" x 7-3/4"). Contemporary sheep with cat's-paw decoration, gilt… Read More

1599. Notable Dictionary of Roman and Canon Law [Stoer, Jacob, Attributed]. Lexicon Iuridicum: Hoc Est, Iuris Civilis et Canonici in Schola Atque Soro Vsitatarum Vocum Penus. Ex Antiquis & Recentioribus Iurisconsultis ac Lexicographis, Praecipue ex Brissonii, Hotmani, & Prateii Lexicis, Item ex Cviacii Observationibvs & Commentariis ita Constructum, Vi ei Nehil Demi, Nihil Addi, Quod sit Necessarium, Posse Videatur. Accessit Legum Populi Romani Copiosus Index. Geneva: Excudebat Iacobus Stoer, 1607. [xvi], 1121 (i.e. 1117), [3] pp. Final leaf blank. Main text in parallel columns. Octavo (7" x 4-1/4"). Contemporary vellum, hand-lettered title to spine, edges rouged. Light soiling to exterior, light rubbing to extremities, spine ends and corners bumped, front pastedown loosening, rear pastedown loose. Title page printed in red and black. Attractive woodcut printer device, head-piece and initials. Light toning, internally clean, small tear to top-edge of leaf r2 (pp. 259-260) affecting headline and first… Read More

1574. Lyons: Apud Gulielmum Rouillium, 1574. 2nd ed.. Lyons: Apud Gulielmum Rouillium, 1574. 2nd ed. An Important Sixteenth-Century Law Dictionary Duprat, Pardoux [1520?-1570?], Compiler. Lexicon Iuris Civilis et Canonici: Sive Potius, Commentarius De Verborum Quae ad Utrumque Ius Pertinent Significatione, Antiquitatum Romanarum Elementis, & Legum Pop. Rom. Copiosissimo Indice, Adauctus: Abhinc Septem Annis Pardulphi Prateij Diligentia Delineatus: Nunc Vero Ita Constructus, & Supra Omnes Omnium Editiones, Tot Tamque Praeclaris & Graecis & Latinis Dictionibus Illustratus, Ut Parum ad Eius Eximium Splendorem Desiderari Possit. Quid Praeterea in hac Secunda Editione Praestitu[m] sit, Epistola ad Lectorem Docebit. Lyon: Apud Gulielmum Rouillium, 1574. [xii], 638, [2] pp. Leaf v4 (pp. 235-236) bound before leaf v3 (pp. 234-235), text complete. Main text in parallel columns. Folio (13-1/2" x 8"). Contemporary mottled sheep, gilt spine with raised bands and lettering piece, blind tooling to inner board… Read More

1473. Strasbourg: Heinrich Eggestein, c.1473. Strasbourg: Heinrich Eggestein, c.1473. One of the Earliest Printings of the Liber Sextus Decretalium Bonifacius VIII, Pope [c.1235-1303] D'Andrea, Giovanni [c.1270-1348], Glossator. [Liber Sextus Decretalium]. [Strasbourg: Heinrich Eggestein, c.1473]. 199 ff. Lacking h6 and final leaf, both blanks. Collation: [a-d10, e13, f-g10, h5, i10, k-l8, m-p10, q4, r-v10, x11]. Folio (16-1/2" x 12"; 41 x 30.5 cm). Contemporary reversed calf (on thick wooden boards), brass catches to fore-edges, straps lacking, raised bands and fragment of later paper title label to spine, residue of title label to front board. Moderate rubbing and scuffing to boards, heavier rubbing to extremities with wear to spine and corners, boards beginning to separate but secure, minor worming to pastedowns, upper corner lacking from front free endpaper, which, along with following two leaves, is lightly soiled and edgeworn. Text in parallel columns, 44-line main text with Andrea's 59-line… Read More

1767. Pre-Publication Manuscript of a Treatise on Marriage [Manuscript]. [Dens, Peter (1690-1775)]. [Tractatus de Sponsalibus et Matrimonio and Tractatus de Quatuor Novissimis]. [Louvain?]: 15 July 1767-14 October 1768. 381, [1]; 59, [1] pp. Text in Latin in single neat hand with chapter headings, side notes and indices. Octavo (7-1/2" x 4-1/2"). Contemporary mottled calf, blind rules to boards, raised bands, gilt decoration to compartments, blind fillets and lettering piece ("V. Rymenant De Matrimon Et 4. Novissimis") to spine, edges rouged. Faint dampstain to front board, which is bowing slightly, very light rubbing to extremities, slight gatoring to spine, joints just starting at both ends, corners bumped, hinges starting, light soiling and offsetting to pastedowns, small circular sticker to lower left corner of front pastedown. Light toning to interior, negligible light foxing and soiling to a few leaves. An appealing volume with a clean and well-organized interior. $1,950. * This manuscript… Read More

1597. Vocabularius Utriusque Juris. Vocabularius Utriusque Juris. An Important Sixteenth-Century Law Dictionary Nebrija, Antonio de [c.1444-1522], Compiler. Gromors, Pierre [d. 1645?]. Scot, Alexander [fl. 1599-1622]. Caccialupi, Giovanni Battista [c. 1420-1496]. [Jodocus of Erfurt, Presumed Compiler of Vocabularius]. Novum Lexicon Iuris Utriusque Variorum Autorum Antonii Nebrissenis, Petri Gromoroi, Alexandri Scoti. &c. Ex Omnibus Iuris Lexicis in hunc Usque diem Editis Summa Diligentia & Succincto Tenore Collectum; Ut Locupletissimi Iuris Thesaurus Vicem Merito Obtineat. Addita Legum Romanor. Recensitione ex Divers Autoribus. Accesit Jo. Bapt. de Caccialupi Tractat. De Modo Studendi in Utroque Iure, Una cum Historia, Iuris, & Quibusdam Accursii Erroribus. Omnia ad Commodiorem Lectorum usum Varietate Charocterum Distincta. Cologne: Apud Ionnem Gymnicum sub Monocerote, 1597. [xvi], 957 pp. Main text in double columns. Octavo (7" x 4-1/2"). Contemporary vellum with yapp-style fore-edges, faint early… Read More