Banking and Bills of Exchange, Sixth Edition

This item is a formal, academic legal textbook entitled 'Banking and Bills of Exchange' by John Delatre Falconbridge. The visible details are from the title page, which is printed on a cream-colored paper, suggesting its age. The text is primarily in black ink, utilizing various font sizes and styles to differentiate sections, such as the large, bold capital letters for the main title and smaller fonts for author details and publisher information. The book is identified as the 'Sixth Edition', published in 1956 by Canada Law Book Company Limited, located at 76 Pearl Street, Toronto 1, Ontario, Canada. This specific edition includes topics such as 'The Bank Act and The Relation of Banker and Customer, Negotiable Instruments and The Bills of Exchange Act, Bills of Lading, Factors Act, Agency, Legislative Power and Conflict of Laws'. The author, John Delatre Falconbridge, is noted with his qualifications (Q.C., M.A., LL.D., Docteur en Droit), his role as Dean Emeritus of Osgoode Hall Law School, and his previous authorship of 'The Law of Mortgages of Land' and 'Essays on the Conflict of Laws', as well as editor of 'Cases on the Conflict of Laws'. The paper appears to be in relatively good condition for its age, with no significant tears, stains, or creases immediately visible on this page, although there is a slight discoloration consistent with aging. The printing is clear and legible, indicating good quality craftsmanship for its time. The overall aesthetic is utilitarian and academic, typical of legal texts from the mid-20th century.