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The Anglophile and the Professor

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1089

Three 18th Century Trials

Estimate: $80 - $120
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Property from the Collection of Ronald Onorato, Savannah, GA

Description:

Three 18th Century Trials, comprising THE TRIAL OF WILLIAM LORD BYRON...FOR THE MURDER OF WILLIAM CHAWORTH... BEFORE THE HOUSE OF PEERS (London, 1765), quarter-calf, folio (joints cracked); THE TRIAL OF LAWRENCE EARL FERRERS, FOR THE MURDER OF JOHN JOHNSON BEFORE...THE HOUSE OF PEERS (London, 1760), with AN ACCOUNT OF THE EXECUTION OF THE LATE LAURENCE EARL FERRERS (London, 1760), folio, modern boards; and THE CASE OF THE RESPONDENTS THE DUKE OF HAMILTON, ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS (n.d.,n.p.) quarter-calf.

Measurements: Height: of largest 15 7/8 in. x Width: 10 3/4 in. x Depth: 1/2 in.

Condition:

Worn condition, see description and photos.

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