The History of The Supreme Court of the United States with Biographies of all the Chief and Associate Justices Illustrated with Portraits of the Judges

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Deluxe full leather limited edition, being set #67 of 300. Measures 8 1/2 "X 11". 650 Pages. All edges gilt. This two volume set is in full leather with the seal of the US Supreme Court blind stamped into the covers. Index. Table of cases. Laid in is a vintage blank check from Seattle Lawyers used as a book mark and a illustrated copy of the Bill of Rights. Hampton Lawrence Carson (February 21, 1852 - July 18, 1929) was an influential Pennsylvania lawyer, legal scholar and historian. In addition to his private practice, he served as professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania, state Attorney General, president of the American Bar Association, and president of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Carson argued numerous cases before the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and the United States. Noted cases included arguing (unsuccessfully) Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock and offering for probate the William Weightman will. Carson was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1871, and its Law School in 1874, and then entered private practice. He edited the Legal Gazette. He was a professor with the Penn Law School, 1895-1901. He was appointed state Attorney General in 1903, serving until 1907. Carson was also noted for his extensive collection of legal papers, books, documents, and portraits. A fantastic set, ideal as a gift for a law professional or scholar. N° de ref. del artículo 025600

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