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Condizione: good. This item has a different cover than shown in the listing, but shares the same ISBN. Some sun-fading on the cover. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Missing dustjacket. The pages appear aged but unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of maritime law and legal proceedings within the historical context of the British Vice-Admiralty Court in Quebec, Canada. Established following the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the court played a crucial role in navigating the complexities of maritime trade and resolving disputes arising from shipping activities on the St. Lawrence River and Gulf. The author meticulously examines the court's jurisdiction, procedures, and the various types of cases it handled, including those related to mariners' wages, pilotage, bottomry, collisions, salvage, and breaches of maritime law. Through a comprehensive analysis of legal principles and historical precedents, the book sheds light on the evolution of maritime jurisprudence in Canada during a period of significant growth in trade and navigation. The thematic depth of this work lies in its exploration of the challenges and triumphs of establishing a legal framework for maritime activities in a burgeoning colony. The author's insights into the court's role in fostering order and fairness amidst the complexities of maritime commerce offer valuable lessons that resonate with legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the development of maritime law and its impact on trade and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Very good. Copperplate stipple engraving with hand coloring in watercolor, 17 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (445 x 260 mm), the full sheet, full margins. In very good condition with some minor, light staining in the top margin, and very minor damage and small losses at the corners, well outside of the image area, and consistent with age. Colors remain fresh. From a volume of "correct drawings of the Chinese in their respective habits and occupations, the itinerant mechanics and handicraftsmen in particular," by the Englishman G.H. Mason, drawn from life by the Cantonese artist Pu-Qùa, and engraved by John Dadley.…