1795 LAW 1ed New Virginia Justice Thomas Jefferson American Court Cases Hening

1795 LAW 1^ed New Virginia Justice Thomas Jefferson American Court Cases Hening

William Waller Hening was an 18^th-century American historian who was best-known for his commentary on the history of Virginia law. His book ‘New Virginia Justice’ was written as a law reference for justices of the peace with explanation of legal terms organized alphabetically – each with court cases as examples.

One of the most important aspects of this 1795 first edition is the inclusion of Thomas Jefferson as a subscriber. An important 18^th-century early American law reference.

Item number: #24891

Price: $950

HENING, William Waller

The new Virginia justice, comprising the office and authority of a justice of the peace, in the commonwealth of Virginia

Richmond: Printed by T. Nicolson, 1795. First edition.

Details:

• Collation:
  • [36], 456, [12], xxiv, 32
    • List of subscribers following title page
  • References: Evans 28823; Sabin 31340
  • Provenance: Handwritten – John A. Miller, 1844
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~8.25in X 5in (21cm x 13cm)

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