A general treatise of the dominion of the sea. And a compleat body of the sea-laws. Containing what is most valuable on that subject in antient and modern authors; and particularly the antient laws of the Rhodians and Romans; those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and other countries; with curious notes and observations. As also that excellent body of sea-laws lately published in France: with a collection of Marine Treaties concluded during the last century. Together with, several discourses about the jurisdiction and manner of proceeding in the admiralty of England, both in criminal and civil matters, and adjudg'd cases in several courts concerning trade and navigation. In all which are explained at large, the laws and customs of merchants, and of the courts in cases of bottomry, insurances, charter-parties, bills of lading, pyracy, and of letters of Marque and Reprizal. To which is subjoin'd, an appendix concerning the present state and regulations of the admiralty and navy. The third edition, with l

People / Organizations

• Alexander Justice (Author)

Imprint

London : Sold by Thomas Page, William and Fisher Mount in Rostern-Row on Tower Hill, MD,CC,XXIV. [1724]

Publication year

1724

ESTC No.

N18128

Grub Street ID

7602

Description

[26],684,107,[1]p.,plates ; 4°.

Note

Anonymous. By Alexander Justice

Titlepage in red and black.