Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and other Crimes and Misdemeanors from the earliest Period to the Year 1783, with notes and other illustrations: compiled by T. B. HOWELL and continued from the Year 1783 to the present time: by T.J. HOWELL. The Complete Set, comprising Volumes 1 to 33, plus Index.

STATE TRIALS

Published by Published by R. Bagshaw, & Printed by T. C. Hansard 1809-1828, 1809

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Bound in modern quarter buckram, with two gilt lettered contrasting labels to each volume. All volumes very clean and soundly bound, with clean text throughout, with nothing more than occasional foxing, and that chiefly to the earlier volumes. Ownership stamp of Ian MacDonald, QC, Temple, London, on front inside endpaper of each volume. A clean and pleasing set. A monumental legal and historical reference work, this complete set of Cobbetts State Trials offers an exhaustive chronicle of British judicial proceedings from the earliest period up to the 19th century. Covering cases of high treason, sedition, and other significant misdemeanours, the collection provides detailed transcripts, commentary, and contextual notes that illuminate the evolution of British constitutional and criminal law. Originally compiled by T.B. Howell and later continued by his son T.J. Howell, the series is supplemented by David Jardines comprehensive General Index, facilitating access to over a century of landmark trials. Spanning more than 28,000 pages, this set represents one of the most extensive printed records of British legal history ever assembled, an indispensable resource for legal historians, scholars of political dissent, and collectors of foundational works in British jurisprudence. This set remains an indispensable resource for legal historians, scholars of political dissent, and collectors of foundational works in British jurisprudence. Size: 15 x 23.5 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Special Features; New Arrivals; Special Features. Inventory No: 373762. 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.

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• Title: Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and other Crimes and Misdemeanors from the earliest Period to the Year 1783, with notes and other illustrations: compiled by T. B. HOWELL and continued from the Year 1783 to the present time: by T.J. HOWELL. The Complete Set, comprising Volumes 1 to 33, plus Index.
• Publisher: Published by R. Bagshaw, & Printed by T. C. Hansard 1809-1828
• Publication Date: 1809
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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