Very Rare Pamphlet Defending Innate Rights and Women's Suffrage, 1913

Law Magazine and Review

Pamphlets

H. Frances Petersen. “The Belief in Innate Rights,” 1913 reprinted from the “Law Magazine and Review.” Published by The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, No. 58. Paper wrappers 12 pages, 7.25 x 5 in. In this pamphlet, H. Frances Petersen debates the rhetorical moral of Professor Dicey, an opponent of women’s suffrage who argued that “the belief in innate rights…was expelled from England by…Burke and…Bentham.” Petersen goes on to parse Dicey’s statements, dispute his reasoning, and comes to the conclusion that “If there is no such thing as ‘innate right,’ what meaning have the words justice and injustice?” Paper wrappers with string binding. Thumb-soiling to front and back cover; light horizontal crease. Good condition. An extremely rare pamphlet of one convincing woman’s argument against a leading legal scholar. At the time that this description is being written, just one copy is recorded worldwide. OCLC search results are at best an estimate and can vary over time.

Item #16261

Price: $285.00