Chattel Mortgage Law Appraisal

Barron and O'Brien on Chattel Mortgages and Bills of Sale, Third Edition, 1927

This item is the title page of a legal treatise titled "Chattel Mortgages and Bills of Sale" by Barron and O'Brien, specifically the 'Third Edition' revised by R. M. Willes Chitty. The page is a uniform yellowish-brown color, suggesting aged paper or an intentionally muted background, with all text printed in a dark, likely black or deep brown, ink. The typography varies, featuring several font sizes and styles to differentiate sections, from a large, bold serif font for the main title to smaller, standard serif fonts for subtitles and publication details. The overall appearance is that of a traditional academic or legal book from the early 20th century. Key details visible include the publication year '1927', and the publisher information: 'CANADA LAW BOOK COMPANY, LIMITED, TORONTO 2, 234 Bay Street.' The text indicates the book is a 'Treatise on the General Law of Mortgages and Sales of Personal Property,' and includes 'copies of the enactments of the various provinces and also such statutes of Canada as affect the same, fully annotated, accompanied with a complete appendix of forms.' This robust description indicates a comprehensive legal resource. Given the visible good condition, there are no obvious tears, significant discoloration beyond natural aging, or major creases visible on this title page. The printing is clear and legible, with no apparent smudging or fading. The quality of typesetting and layout is consistent with professional book publishing of its era. This particular edition's focus on Canadian law, as indicated by 'statutes of Canada' and the Toronto publisher, defines its specific legal and geographical context. Its age, just under a century old, coupled with its specialized legal content, categorizes it as a piece of historical legal scholarship.