February August 1864 (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the legal complexities of criminal appeal law, delving into its history to trace the origins of this judicial practice and the nuances of how it has evolved. The author, a respected authority on the subject, analyzes landmark cases that shaped the legal landscape and discusses the significance of the 1844 Bill, which aimed to establish equal rights of appeal for all criminal convictions. The work also examines contemporary debates on criminal appeals, including the ongoing discussion of whether to grant defendants the right to appeal against verdicts based solely on questions of fact, rather than just those based on points of law. Ultimately, this book is both a comprehensive and accessible guide to the intricacies of criminal appeal law, serving as a valuable resource for legal professionals, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this crucial aspect of the criminal justice system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. The Ingoldsby Legends is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poems written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.Wikipedia. This second edition called the Carmine Edition on the title page with the second edition preface dated Feb. 2nd,1843 by Goldsby has 16 engraved illustrations by Buss, Thomas Leech and George Cruikshank, famous artists of 19th century England. This copy is in good condition with the cover showing wear-abrasions on cover and corners, a binding that has been repaired but shows cracks and a rear cover that is barely holding on. The printed pages and engravings are quite clear of discoloration. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. John Leech (29 August 1817 29 October 1864),George Cruikshank ( 27 September 1792 1 February 1878), Buss (illustrator).…