The three trials of William Hone

Hone, William)

Publication Date: 1876

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[Full title:] "The three trials of William Hone, for publishing three parodies: The late John Wilkes's Catechism, The political litany, and The sinecurists' creed, at Guildhall, London, before three special juries, and Mr. Justice Abbott on the first day, December 18th 1817, and Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough on the last two days, December 19th and 20th. With an introduction and notes by William Tegg." London: William Tegg & Co., 1876. 9 1/4 x 5 5/8". v, [3], 243pp., [3]ff. (facsimiles of title-pages of the "Trials" published by Hone in 1817), [2]ff. (publisher's list). Original cloth, water spots on both covers, wear at edges, corners bumped. Fair copy. Collated and complete. "The political litany" supposedly parodied the litany and libelled the Prince Regent; "The sinecurist's creed" was a parody of the Athanasian Creed. Newspaper clipping, "How the liberty of the press was won. The cause of the crusade - The three extraordinary trials of William Hone - Triumphant acquittal - Resignation of the Lord Chief Justice," 5 May 1904, laid down on front paste-down. Signature of T. W. Freckelton in upper margin of title. Originally published in 1818.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The three trials of William Hone
• Publication Date: 1876
• Binding: Original cloth
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law & Crime
  • Great Britain