A Collection of the Several Statutes, and Parts of Statutes, Now in Force, Relating to High Treason, and Misprison of High Treason
London: Printed By the Assigns of Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, 1710. 12mo. Item #029192
[1], 113, [13], 44 [3] pages. While known for his discourses on Newton, Leibnitz and Descartes, in 1707 he became the regius chair of public law and the law of nature and nations at Edinburgh. This classic dealt with the complexities of how treason should be prosecuted. David Hume held him in regard, the entrusted Erskine with the final decisions on his Essays, Morals and Political. Bound with A form and method of commoners, in cases of high treason and misprision of high treason. Bound in contemporary paneled calf, slightly raised bands, spine plain, light wear to corners, small splits to upper joints at head with chipping (not broken through) early owner's name (?). A very good copy. [ESTC: T136808].
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