Lot 1018
  • 1018

Trials

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

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A collection of 9 publications concerning trials, various sizes, generally very good condition although some lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent wrappers or boards, some disbound. Comprising:



Gurney, Joseph. The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Information ... Against Thomas Paine ... Second Edition. London: Martha Gurney, 1793 — An Address to the Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, by those Freemen of the City of Philadelphia who are now Confined in Mason's Lodge. London: James Phillips, 1777; title soiled with mended tear.  — Blanchard. J.H. The Trial of John Horne ... for a Libel. London: S. Bladon, 1777; title spotted. — Blake, Robert. Blake's Remarks on Com. Johnstone's Account of his Engagement with a French Squadron ... A New Edition. London: J. Debrett, 1782 — The Trial of the Hon. Col. Cosmo Gordon ... for Neglect of Duty before the Enemy, On the 23d of June, 1780, Near Springfield, in the Jerseys. London: Geo. Harlow, 1783 — Proceedings of a Court Martial...by Order of Major General Heath...For the Trial of Colonel David Henley. London: J. Almon, 1778 — Pulaski Vindicated from an Unsupported Charge. Baltimore: John D. Toy, 1824; title spotted, somewhat browned — and 2 others.

Condition

generally very good, although some lack half-titles, some soiling, a few mended tears, mostly modern boards or wrappers.
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