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1812 2vol Abridgment Of The Law Of Nisi Prius Antique Legal Reference Books

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1812 2vol Abridgment Of The Law Of Nisi Prius Antique Legal Reference Books

An Abridgment Of The Law Of Nisi Prius
By William Selwyn (Of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister At Law)
Printed for W. Clarke and Sons Law Booksellers: London 1812 3rd Edition
Complete 2 Volume Set

"Originally printed in London in 1812 by W. Clarke and Sons, An Abridgment of the Law of Nisi Prius by William Selwyn of Lincoln's Inn was among the most authoritative early 19th-century treatises on English common law. Issued here in its complete third edition across two volumes, the work condenses the extensive principles of Nisi Prius—civil trials held before a single judge and jury—into a practical and methodical reference for practitioners and students of law. Selwyn's mastery of legal scholarship is evident in his ability to translate dense procedural material into accessible yet rigorous summaries, covering the principles of contract, tort, property, and evidence.

The treatise reflects a pivotal moment in English jurisprudence, when the law of Nisi Prius formed the cornerstone of everyday legal proceedings. Each section is carefully annotated with case precedents and cross-references to authoritative reports, serving as both a legal manual and a historical record of courtroom practice in the Georgian era. Selwyn's work was widely respected in its time and remained in use for decades as a foundation for subsequent commentaries and legal education.

This 1812 third edition demonstrates the enduring influence of Selwyn's scholarship and the high standards of early 19th-century legal publishing. Complete in two volumes and elegantly printed, it offers valuable insight into the operation of English common law before major procedural reforms. A distinguished and scholarly addition for collectors of antiquarian law texts, historians of legal evolution, or students of Georgian-era jurisprudence."

Heavy wear and some damage to original covers and spines. Outer hinges split and 2 covers are almost detached as shown. Light foxing to prelims with the majority of pages being clean and well presented. Some corner page creasing evident particularly in Volume 2 along with a page cluster sitting slightly proud of the text block. There are no loose pages. A nice 2 volume complete set in good to very good condition if not for tired bindings. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 16cm x 5.5cm (x 2 vols):
  • Volume 1 has 629 Pages
  • Volume 2 runs to Page 1246 + Appendix + Index

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Original Leather Bindings", "Complete", "2 Volume Set", "3rd Edition"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Law & Government
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear and some damage to original covers and spines. Outer hinges split and 2 covers are almost detached as shown. Light foxing to prelims with the majority of pages being clean and well presented. Some corner page creasing evident particularly in Volume 2 along with a page cluster sitting slightly proud of the text block. There are no loose pages. A nice 2 volume complete set in good to very good condition if not for tired bindings. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Selwyn
Publisher: W. Clarke and Sons Law Booksellers: London
Year Printed: 1812
Sub-subject: Antique Legal Reference