An epitome of all the common & statute laws of this nation now in force. Wherein more than Fifteen hundred of the hardest words or terms of the law are explained; and all of the most useful and profitable Heads or Titles of the law by way of common place, largely, plainly, and methodically handled .../ Published by His Highness special command.

After nearly 60 years of collecting, Sid Lapidus ’59 has presented to the Library more than 2700 volumes representing the fruits of his enthusiasm. Broadly conceived, the collection charts the definition and re-definiton of rights and liberties endemic to Western political traditions. The main focus is texts and documents relating to the American Revolution, its run-up dating back to the Commonwealth men, and coming down to documents of the early Federal government.