(Weekly Legal Newspaper). The Jurist.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $950

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author

(MORTARA, EDGARDO).

Place

London

Publication

1858

Description

Group of six issues, each of which discuss detailed legal matters relating to the Mortara Affair.

summary

The writers seek to defend the conduct of the Papal Court towards the child by assimilating the proceedings to the jurisdiction exercised by the English Court of Chancery. Issues: * 1. October 30th, 1858. See p. 443. * 2. November 6th, 1858. See p. 454. * 3. November 13th, 1858. See pp. 462-64. * 4. November 27th 1858. See pp. 483-84. * 5. December 11th, 1858. See pp. 505-07 and pp. 510-12. * 6. December 18th, 1858. See p. 521.

Loose as issued. Unbound. 8vo.

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