Legal Treatises
About This Collection
A collection of legal commentaries and treatises from the United States and Europe, including a third edition of The Second Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England by Edward Coke and first editions of Commentaries on the Conflict of Laws by Joseph Story and The Law of Baron and Femme by Tapping Reeve.
The specific rare books listed here are constantly changing as we sell and acquire new material, so please check back often and contact us if you’re interested in a title you do not currently see on this page.
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.