William Davison Mary Stuart Execution (1 results)

Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition. Davison, one of Elizabeth Is principal secretaries, is charged before the Star Chamber for his handling of the warrant authorising the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. The proceedings reveal how Elizabeth sought to distance herself from responsibility for Mary Stuarts death, placing blame on Davison for allowing the warrant to proceed. The case exposes the political manoeuvring, fear, and deniability surrounding one of the most consequential acts of Elizabeths reign. 6 PAGES, printed in double columns. A genuine 1778 printing taken from the authoritative Complete Collection of State Trials. Originally compiled to serve both as a legal reference and a vehicle of political discourse, the State Trials 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, some 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 47 cms. Category: State Trials; Printed before 1800; State Trials::Large Folio. 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 : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.