In this work, Beck is advocates legal equality for Jews. The frontispiece shows four scenes from Jewish legal life: marriage, testament, purchase contract and execution. This book belonged to Johann Anton Franz von und zu Ratzenried, a German noble who served the Prince-Bishop of Constance as an advisor and diplomat.

Octavo, 603 pages. In Good condition. Fully bound in brown leather with gilt lettering and detailing to spine. Boards show rubbing along edges, a large open tear along tail edge of spine and front cover, wear to gilt on spine, and scuffing on rear cover. Text block has age toning, foxing to pages and along edges, and bookplate on front endpaper. RWO Consignment.