AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF ALL THE TRYALS AND ATTAINDERS OF HIGH-TREASON, FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE REIGN OF KING CHARLES THE FIRST, CHRONOLOGICALLY DIGESTED. WITH MANY MATERIAL OCCURRENCES, FOR THE BETTER ILLUSTRATING THEREOF. THE ACTS OF ATTAINDER AT LARG
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London: Printed by H. Meere, for A. Bettesworth [et al], 1716. Two volumes. [6],330;[4],320pp. 12mo. Contemporary paneled calf and paneled sheep (not uniform). Early ink initials in corner of each title margin, spine extremities worn, with slight cracking to a couple joints, one label wanting; internally slightly tanned but crisp and very good. First and only edition, it would appear, of this compilation for popular reading, as evidenced by the emphasis placed on the accounts of final words and executions (and modes for same) rather than on legal subtleties. The imprint advertises copies in both sheep and calf, available at different prices, and it would appear the early owner opted for the cheaper route for the second volume. ESTC N6760.
(Item ID: WRCLIT62350) $500.00