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First Edition of Cooper's Translation of the Institutes Justinian I [483-565 CE], Emperor of the East. Cooper, Thomas [1759-1839], Translator and Editor. The Institutes of Justinian. With Notes. Philadelphia: Printed for P. Byrne, 1812. xiv, 714 (i.e. 716) pp. Latin and English translation in parallel columns. Octavo (9" x 5-1/2"). Recent period-style quarter calf over marbled boards, lettering piece and gilt fillets to spine, original endpapers retained. Moderate toning to text, somewhat heavier in places, occasional light foxing. An attractive copy. $600. * First edition. Includes a bibliography of civil law and the complete text of The Law of the Twelve Tables. A landmark in the American reception of Roman law and the first translation of Justinian produced in the United States, this edition includes fascinating notes that compare Roman law with that of the United States. (He even includes a table of cases.) Cooper, a chemist and lawyer by training, was a polymath who published books on law, political science, economics, medicine and the natural sciences. A friend of Joseph Priestley and Thomas Jefferson, he was a professor of chemistry at Dickinson College and the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the faculty of South Carolina College in 1819 and became its president in 1820. Cohen, Bibliography of Early American Law 1644. Seller Inventory # 66246
Title: The Institutes of Justinian, With Notes
Publication Date: 1812
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Covers scuffed. Gold illuminations on backstrip. Lot's of pencil markings on inside cover and title page. Page XV loose. Binding loose. Some pencil markings on multiple pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1550grams, ISBN: Seller Inventory # 7159160
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dark brown cloth on boards. Cover and spine show signs of wear. Corners bumped and some fraying to backstrip. Some very small ink marks and some very light foxing inside, but otherwise internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN: Seller Inventory # 6027097
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. 8vo, library cloth, moderate exterior wear, secure binding, pages clean with pen/pencil markings throughout. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN: Seller Inventory # 5837140
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Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Octavo hardcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. Seller Inventory # xx110pol204736
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Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781170733523
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. English and Latin edition. (Roman Law) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Seller Inventory # Q10B-02751
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Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2517050422666
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Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2517050422664
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781170733523_new
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332466603
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