Banking and Bills of Exchange, Sixth Edition Appraisal
Category: Book
Description
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.
Appraisal Report
Based on my examination of the provided image of 'Banking and Bills of Exchange, Sixth Edition' by John Delatre Falconbridge, I can offer the following appraisal. The visible portion, the title page, appears to be in relatively good condition for a book from 1956, with minor discoloration consistent with age, but no apparent tears, creases, or significant stains. The printing is clear and legible, indicating good original production quality. Authenticity of the book as a 1956 sixth edition published by Canada Law Book Company Limited seems very high given the direct visual evidence on the title page itself. Legal textbooks, even by esteemed authors like Falconbridge, generally do not command high prices unless they are exceedingly rare, have significant historical annotations, or are first editions that mark a major legal milestone. This sixth edition, while a well-regarded academic text in its time, is not a "first" or a particularly rare find in the broader market for legal literature. Market conditions for such specialized academic texts from the mid-20th century are typically modest. Demand is niche, primarily from legal historians, academic libraries, or collectors of Canadian legal history, rather than a broad collector base. Rarity is low to moderate; copies of such influential texts were widely distributed within the legal community. Factors significantly impacting value include the book's utilitarian nature and the existence of later editions or updated legal statutes that supersede its practical application. Its value is more as a historical artifact of legal scholarship than a current reference. A limitation in authenticity verification from images alone is the inability to assess the full physical condition of the entire book (binding, all pages, possible internal inscriptions or damage) or the paper quality beyond surface appearance. A definitive full appraisal would require a physical inspection to check the binding integrity, foxing, water damage, or any missing pages. Provenance documentation, such as previous ownership records, could also add to its historical value but is not critical for this type of item's market value.
Appraisal Value
$25-75