M. François Serpillon - Code criminel, ou Commentaire sur l'ordonnance de 1670 - 1784

Rare collection of this major legal edition that aims to explain, comment on, and systematize the Criminal Ordinance of 1670, a fundamental text of criminal procedure under the Ancien Régime.

In Volume I, Serpillon outlines the general principles of criminal justice, the jurisdictional competencies, the rules of investigation, and the rights of the accused, while highlighting the tensions between procedural rigor and fairness.

Volume II delves into practical aspects: interrogations, evidence, testimonies, punishments, and executions, with particular attention to abuses and desirable reforms.

The whole is characterized by a pedagogical and critical approach: Serpillon does not merely paraphrase the ordonnance; he discusses its applications, denounces excesses, and proposes adjustments inspired by a humanist and rationalist sensibility unique to the 18th century.

M. François Serpillon - Criminal Code, or Commentary on the Ordinance of 1670 - 1784 - Volumes I and II - Les Frères Perisse
[24], 687 pages; [4], 572, [24] pages -

Good condition of the bindings, books in their original full brown leather, showing signs of use, a missing title piece, a tear on one headband, slightly rubbed edges and corners, red edges, ornate spine with raised bands, gilt titles and volume numbers on morocco inlays.

Good interior condition, beautiful vignette on the title page, marbled endpapers in good condition.

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