JACOBITE ASSASINATION PLOT 1696 & LAST EXECUTION UNDER A BILL OF ATTAINDER. Proceedings in Parliament against Sir John Fenwick, Bar., upon a Bill of Attainder for High Treason, November &c., 1696. Extracted from the authoritative Complete Collection of State Trials, 1777.

TRIAL REPORT

Published by Printed T. Wright, Essex Street, Strand; and Sold by G. Kearsley, No 46, near Serjeant's Inn, Fleet Street, London., London, 1777

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51 pages, printed in double columns. Extracted from the monumental Complete Collection of State Trials , a cornerstone of British legal and political history, this report documents proceedings involving treason, sedition, and other pivotal offences. Originally compiled to serve both as a legal reference and a vehicle of political discourse, the series shaped contemporary and subsequent understanding of justice, authority, and dissent. The generously sized sheets on which these trials are printed offer particular pleasure to the eye and hand, bearing clear signs of their handmade origin: chain lines and wire impressions from the mould are readily visible, several pages display watermarks, and the paper varies subtly in thickness, all characteristic of 18th century rag paper. This particular trial report has been Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 30 x 48 cms, 12 x 19 inches approx. Quantity Available: 1. Category: State Trials; State Trials::Large Folio; Printed before 1800; New Arrivals; Inventory No: 231880. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

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• Title: JACOBITE ASSASINATION PLOT 1696 & LAST EXECUTION UNDER A BILL OF ATTAINDER. Proceedings in Parliament against Sir John Fenwick, Bar., upon a Bill of Attainder for High Treason, November &c., 1696. Extracted from the authoritative Complete Collection of State Trials, 1777.
• Publisher: Printed T. Wright, Essex Street, Strand; and Sold by G. Kearsley, No 46, near Serjeant's Inn, Fleet Street, London., London
• Publication Date: 1777
• Binding: Card Covers
• Edition: Fourth Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • State Trials