Dodderidge Sir John (5 results)

First Edition. ISBN-13: 9781584775362; ISBN-10: 158477536X. Advice for Aspiring Lawyers in Seventeeth-Century England Doderidge [or Dodderidge], John. The English Lawyer: Describing a Method for the Managing of the Lawes of this Land. And Expressing the Best Qualities Requisite in the Student, Practizer, Judges and Fathers of the Same. Originally published: London: Assignes of I. More, 1631. 277 pp. Reprinted 2005, 2011 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584775362; ISBN-10: 158477536X. Hardcover. New. $49.95 * In this handbook Doderidge or Dodderidge (1555-1628), one of the most distinguished legal figures of his age, advises aspiring lawyers. Among other points, such as suggested readings and advice concerning personal demeanor, he urges the student to acquire a solid liberal-arts education that emphasizes subjects with practical application, such as logic and etymology. Regarding the specifics of legal education, he discusses the best methods of study and information on the sources and principles of English law. This is a reprint of the first edition. As distinguished a jurist as Coke and Bacon, Sir John Doderidge [1555-1628] was a counselor of the King's Bench, a Serjeant for Prince Henry, solicitor-general and a member of Parliament. He was the author of five important works that were all published posthumously. "Of books written about law to instruct students, the most notable, written by a common lawyer, is Doderidge's 'English Lawyer.'" --Holdsworth, A History of English Law V:397-398.

London, 1630. First edition (illustrator). First Edition. London, 1630. First edition. The Revival of Wales as a Principality Doddridge (Dodderidge), Sir John [1555-1628]. The History of the Ancient and Moderne Estate of the Principality of Wales, Dutchy of Cornewall, And Earldome of Chester. Collected Out of the Records of the Tower of London, And Divers Ancient Authours. By Sir Iohn Dodridge Knight, Late One of His Maiesties Iudges in the Kings Bench. And by Himselfe Dedicated to King Iames of Ever Blessed Memory. London: Printed by Tho. Harper, For Godfrey Emondson, And Thomas Alchorne, 1630. [xvi], 142, [2] pp. Final leaf blank. Quarto (6-3/4" x 5-1/4"; 17.2 x 13.3 cm). Stab-stitched pamphlet bound into recent period-style three-quarter calf over marbled boards, gilt title and fillets to spine, endpapers renewed. Light toning to interior, headlines affected slightly by trimming in a few places (no loss to legibility), faint dampstains to fore-edges of a few leaves at rear of text, "3" in early hand to upper inside corner of title page. A handsome copy. $450. * First edition. Sir John Doddridge, or Dodderidge, a judge of King's Bench, was a formidably learned jurist who was both a common lawyer and a civilian who held a D.C.L. from Cambridge. His work is held in high esteem by Holdsworth. The History was written during the early part of the reign of James I to urge the revival of Wales as a principality. After a period of decline, the principality was abolished by Parliament in 1641. (It was revived during the Restoration before being finally abolished in 1689.) A second edition was published in 1714. English Short-Title Catalogue S109765.

First Edition. Seventeenth-Century Study of the High Court of Parliament [Doddridge, Sir John (1555-1628), Primary Author and Editor]. The Several Opinions of Sundry Learned Antiquaries: Viz. Justice Doddridge, Mr. Agar, Francis Tate, William Canden [sic], and Ioseph Holland. Touching the Antiquity, Power, Order, State, Manner, Persons and Proceedings of the High-Court of Parliament in England. London: Printed for William Leake, 1658. [xlviii], 96, [2] pp. Final leaf is a publisher advertisement. Octavo (5-1/2" x 3-1/4"). Later calf, blind rules to boards, lettering piece and gilt-edged raised bands to spine, blind tooling to board edges. Faint staining to boards, a few minor scuffs to front board, large scuff to rear board, moderate rubbing to extremities, corners bumped, rear hinge cracked, partial crack to text block between p. 96 and following leaf, moderate toning to interior. $650. * First edition. This interesting study aims to define the jurisdiction of Parliament when it sits as a judicial body. It includes a lengthy introduction by Doddridge. A second edition was published in 1679. A judge during the reign of Charles I, Doddridge, sometimes spelled Dodderidge, was a formidably learned jurist who was both a common lawyer and a civilian who held a D.C.L. from Cambridge. A fairly prolific author and editor, his works are held in high esteem by Holdsworth. English Short-Title Catalogue R210130.

London, 1631. Sole ed. (illustrator). London, 1631. Sole ed. Advice for the Seventeenth-Century English Law Student Doddridge, Sir John [1555-1628]. The English Lawyer. Describing a Method for the Managing of the Lawes of this Land. And Expressing the Best Qualities Requisite in the Student, Practizer, Judges and Fathers of the Same. London: Printed by the Assignes of I. More Esq, 1631. [viii], 271, [1] pp. Quarto (7" x 5"; 17.8 x 12.7 cm). Contemporary limp vellum with yapp-style fore-edges, blind rules and corner fleurons to boards, later gilt rules and calf lettering piece to spine, early hand-lettered title to fore-edge of text block. Negligible light soiling to boards, which are slightly bowed, spine ends lightly bumped. Moderate toning to interior, light browning to margins, light soiling and edgewear to endleaves and title page, brief annotations in miniscule early hand to a few leaves. A very good copy overall. $2,500. * Only edition. Intended to advise law students, this important book offers insight into the qualities of a good lawyer and the fundamental nature of law. Regarding the specifics of legal education, he discusses the best methods of study and information on the sources and principles of English law. He also provides reading lists, advice on personal demeanor and education preliminary to legal study. Holdsworth said it was the "most notable" book of its kind. As distinguished a jurist as Coke and Bacon, Doddridge (sometimes spelled Dodderidge) was a counselor of the King's Bench, a Serjeant for Prince Henry, Solicitor-General, a Member of Parliament and the author of five important works, all published posthumously. "Dodderidge [Doddridge], Sir John," Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (accessed online). Holdsworth, A History of English Law V:397-398. English Short-Title Catalogue S109764.

London, 1631. Sole ed. Sir Daniel Fleming's copy (illustrator). London, 1631. Sole ed. Sir Daniel Fleming's copy. Advice for the Seventeenth-Century English Law Student from the Library of Sir Daniel Fleming Doddridge, Sir John [1555-1628]. The English Lawyer. Describing a Method for the Managing of the Lawes of this Land. And Expressing the Best Qualities Requisite in the Student, Practizer, Judges and Fathers of the Same. London: Printed by the Assignes of I. More Esq, 1631. [viii], 271, [1] pp. Quarto (7" x 5-1/4"). Contemporary speckled sheep, blind rules to boards, blind fillets to spine, later repair to head of spine. A few minor nicks and scuffs to boards, which are slightly bowed, small stain to upper outside corner of front board, moderate rubbing to extremities, corners bumped and somewhat worn, front joint starting at foot, pastedowns loose and moderately edgeworn, front pastedown and free endpaper detached, a few early markings to verso of front cover and pastedown, including the signature of Daniel Fleming. Moderate toning to interior, light edgewear to preliminaries and rear pastedown, light soiling and large initials "D.F" to title page, a few marks, most likely shelf marks, in same hand. $2,750. * Only edition. Intended to advise law students, this important book offers insight into the qualities of a good lawyer and the fundamental nature of law. Regarding the specifics of legal education, he discusses the best methods of study and information on the sources and principles of English law. He also provides reading lists, advice on personal demeanor and education preliminary to legal study. Holdsworth said it was the "most notable" book of its kind. As distinguished a jurist as Coke and Bacon, Doddridge was a counselor of the King's Bench, a serjeant for Prince Henry, solicitor-general, a member of parliament and the author of five important works, all published posthumously. Sir Daniel Fleming [1633-1701], the former owner of this copy, was a lawyer and a notable English antiquarian, bibliophile and politician. Holdsworth, A History of English Law V:397-398. English Short-Title Catalogue S109764.