1789 – Judgments in the Admiralty | Declaration of Independence Signee, Francis Hopkinson | Maritime Law Cases

Judgements in the Admiralty of Pennsylvania in Four Suits, Brought as for Maritime Hypothecations is a collection court proceedings and judgements dealing with maritime law and notable ships. The book itself is considerably rare, as it describes events in Colonial America that are rarely discussed; however, it is the connection to the Declaration of Independence that make this book so desirable.

The cases covered in this book were annotated by the famous federal judge Francis Hopkinson, who is best remembered for being of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Notable topics covered in this book include the case of Silas Talbot against the brigs Achilles, Patty, and Hibernia.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Judgements in the Admiralty of Pennsylvania in Four Suits, Brought as for Maritime Hypothecations
• Author(s): State of Pennsylvania
• Contributor(s): Francis Hopkinson (judge)
• Publisher: Philadelphia, Printed by T. Dobson and T. Lang
• Edition: First edition, 1789
• Binding: Original boards,
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Size:  8.25 in x 5.25 in (21 cm x 13.3 cm)
• Collation: [iv], [1], 6–131, [1] pp
• Contents Include:
  • Silas Talbot v. Achilles, Patty, and Hibernia
  • Owners of Hibernia v. John Angus
  • Editorial notes by Francis Hopkinson
• Reference(s): Evans 22031

Condition:

Good. Original boards show stains and rubbing; spine has been professionally restored. Text block is intact and legible with age toning throughout. Binding remains tight.

Why Collect This?

• Early American admiralty law imprint
• Edited by Declaration signer Francis Hopkinson
• Includes multiple court cases with historical relevance

Item Number: # 29811