Law - Law books Schottelius, Justus Georg De Singularibus quibusdam & antiquis in Germania Juribus & Observatis. A short treatise on the various rights in Germany. With engraved frontispiece. Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig, Grentz, no year. (after 1686). 7 vols, 591 (recte: 587) p., 7 leaves 8°. (Restored) contemporary leather (rubbed, somewhat bumped). Title edition of the EA of 1671 - Kammergericht Berlin I, 459 - Dünnhaupt III, 41-a: "Kompendium kurioser Rechtsaltertümer, darunter Beschwörung des glühenden Eisens, Femgericht, Handabhauen usw. A treasure trove of folklore and the history of jurisprudence". - Faber du Faur 702 "This is not a work of jurisprudence but a collection of curiositi, such as strange cases, ancient statutes, etc., correctly characterizised by Waldenberg in the 'Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie' as 'in das Gebiet der Curiosa gehörig'. - Title page in red and black, some pages slightly stained and browned. Compendium of curious legal antiquities, including the incantation of red-hot iron, Femgericht, hand-cutting, etc.. A treasure trove of folklore and the history of jurisprudence. - (Restored) contemporary leather (rubbed, somewhat bumped). This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.