Benjamin Swaim (33 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The North Carolina Executor: Containing the Statutes and Common Law of This State, Together with the Decisions of the Supreme Court, and All the Ne 1.01. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 546.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1839, First Edition, Good Only/no dj, octavo, 540pp., full brown leather hardcover, front exterior hinge cracked and cover hanging by a couple threads, rest of binding tight, 1" chip top of backstrip, covers quite rubbed and worn with one narrow 1" gauge on front cover, some light water-staining and foxing throughout.

Leather. Condition: Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A Fair copy. 1846 printing. 8vo., 540pp. Bound in full leather. The leather boards are scuffed with moderate edge wear. The spine is missing with front board detached. Depending on the signatures, some are browned, some are foxed, some are bright and clean. Page 367 loose, but present. A good candidate for rebinding.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. Front cover missing. Endpaper detached but present. Title page detached as well. 544 pages. Text block good and tight. Pages foxed, but not offensively so. Original leather spine still in place, with maroon label, "Swaim's Justice." Begins with the Constitution of the United States (and 12 Amendments); then North Carolina Declaration of Rights and North Carolina Constitution. Previous owner's name W.F. Poltock on the title page. A scarce North Carolina title. Worth repairing. Please email with questions or to request photos.

544 pp. Hardcover in full leather binding. Both boards are detached, with an remnants of a crude attempted tape reattachment from years ago (see photos). Some scattered foxing and toning internally. An important legal reference, filled with examples of forms and documents to be used by justices of the peace and notaries in the state of North Carolina, and based on all of the most recent statues and laws of the state. The contents are well-organized, providing the text of various laws, followed by forms, and then some "adjudged cases." Chapter CXI (pp. 450-469) is entitled "Slaves and Free Persons of Color," and it describes in harrowing detail the legal position Black people in North Carolina. Various punishments for slaves who break laws are described, most of these consisting of "thirty-nine lashes." Among these crimes are "gambling" and "selling spiritous liquors." The exemplary forms instruct judges and sheriffs on how to handle cases of runaway slaves and other eventualities.

540 pp. Hardcover in full leather binding. Rear board nearly detached. A decent amount of foxing and toning internally. An important legal reference, filled with examples of forms and documents to be used by justices of the peace and notaries in the state of North Carolina in the late-1830s, and based on all of the most recent statues and laws of the state. The contents are well-organized, providing the text of various laws, followed by forms, and then some "adjudged cases." Chapter CXI (pp. 450-469) is entitled "Slaves and Free Persons of Color," and it describes in harrowing detail the legal position Black people in North Carolina. Various punishments for slaves who break laws are described, most of these consisting of "thirty-nine lashes." Among these crimes are "gambling" and "selling spiritous liquors." The exemplary forms instruct judges and sheriffs on how to handle cases of runaway slaves and other eventualities.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo, 540pp. A good copy, bound in contemoprary full sheep, with much-faded spine label. Spine worn at the base, spotting and soiling to extremities, some uneven age-toning internally, and occasional dampstaining, but still a sound, otherwise clean copy, with no restoration. An important legal reference, filled with examples of forms and documents to be used by justices of the peace and notaries in the state of North Carolina in the late-1830s, and based on all of the most recent statues and laws of the state. The contents are well-organized, providing the text of various laws, followed by forms, and then some "adjudged cases." Chapter CXI (pp. 450-469) is entitled "Slaves and Free Persons of Color," and it describes in harrowing detail the legal position Black people in North Carolina. Various punishments for slaves who break laws are described, most of these consisting of "thirty-nine lashes." Among these crimes are "gambling" and "selling spiritous liquors." The exemplary forms instruct judges and sheriffs on how to handle cases of runaway slaves and other eventualities. OCLC records are muddled, but the book is geuninely scarce in commerce. Not in Thornton (a seemingly exhaustive reference!).

Volume I only. 440 pp. Hardcover in full leather binding. Front board is detached and the last few pages of text are chipped. Covers are rubbed and the text is foxed throughout. SCARCE in any condition. An unusual and early North Carolina compilation of legal advice and form documents, comprised of the twelve monthly numbers which make up Volume 1. Benjamin Swaim, a North Carolina attorney, published and edited this curious legal compendium, whose stated purpose was to "show how to draw and execute properly all deeds and writings obligatory; such for instance as conveyances, mortgages, trusts, conditional sales, wills, leases, covenants." Swaim published a total of twenty-four numbers (two volumes) of the work. Issue number four contains the text of the United States Constitution. A most unusual North Carolina practical legal advisor. COHEN 8225. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 26998.

[2], [5]-248 pages. Original full leather binding. Boards attached, but there is some loss of leather along the outer spine. Consistent toning to the pages throughout. Incredibly scarce with few known remaining print copies. The earliest "Asheborough" (ie Asheboro) North Carolina imprint I've ever encountered.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 552. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1846 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 552.

Two volumes. 440, 418 pp. Volume I has a New Salem, NC imprint. Volume 2 has a Greensborough, NC imprint. Volume 2 is lacking pages at the rear (see pic), complete text ends on p. 418. An unusual and early North Carolina compilation of legal advice and form documents, comprised of the twelve monthly numbers which make up Volume 1. Benjamin Swaim, a North Carolina attorney, published and edited this curious legal compendium, whose stated purpose was to "show how to draw and execute properly all deeds and writings obligatory; such for instance as conveyances, mortgages, trusts, conditional sales, wills, leases, covenants." Swaim published a total of twenty-four numbers (two volumes) of the work. Issue number four contains the text of the United States Constitution. A most unusual North Carolina practical legal advisor. COHEN 8225. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 26998.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1846. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 552, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 552.