Early International Law
About This Collection
A collection of early publications on international law, including such works as a first edition of Mare Clausum Seu De Dominio Maris by John Seldon, the 1738 edition of The Rights of War and Peace by Hugo Grotius, and the 1792 edition of The Law of Nations by Emer de Vattel.
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Collection Highlights
About Second Story Books
Second Story Books, an ABAA/ILAB member, is Washington, DC’s oldest used and rare bookstore and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Internationally known for its fine selection of antiquarian and out-of-print titles and collections, Second Story Books also provides appraisals for institutions and individuals.