Book Detail

Author:      Bynkershoek, Cornelius van
Title:       A Treatise on the Law of War. Translated from the original Latin
             of Cornelius van Bynkershoek. Being the First Book of his
             Quaestiones Juris Publici. With Notes, by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau
             [etc.]. Cohen 7166
Publisher:   Published by Farrand & Nicholas [etc.], Philadelphia, 1810.
Description: First edition in English of Bynkershoek's celebrated treatise, and
             the only early work published in this country strictly devoted to
             the law of war; with DuPonceau's substantial contributions,
             including his gloss of the text and an introductory life
Condition:   Original sheep, quite rubbed and scraped, neatly rebacked,
             original crimson morocco preserved, definite browning; a sound
             copy
Book No.:    W-75492                Price: $    1250.00
Category:    international law, 18TH CENTURY