1710 The Tryal of Dr Henry Sacheverall Before the House of Peers for High Crimes

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Tryal of Dr Henry Sacheverell Before the House of Peers for High Crimes and Misdemeanours; Upon an Impeachment by the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses in Parliament Assembled, in the Name of Themselves, and of all the Commons of Great Britain: Begun in Westminster Hall the 27th Day of February 1709/10 and From Thence Continu'd by Several Adjournments until the 23rd Day of March Following Dr Henry Sacheverell 1710 Order of the House of Peers, Jacob Tonson : London 13" by 8.5" 327pp SUMMARY The trial of Dr Henry Sacheverell. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, identified by 'Continu'd' and 'Adjournments' to title page as well as the pagination. Versos of pages 77-84 are unpaginated. Therefore there are actually 335 pages. This folio edition was printed for members of the Houses only and an octavo edition was published in the same year for public sale (Madan/Speck). Herny Sachervell was a High Church Anglican clergyman. He preached an incendiary 5 November sermon and gained nationwide fame. He was then impeached by the House of Commons and found guilty. He received a light punishment which was seen as a vindication. CONDITION In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart.Tape repair to spine reinforcing the calf spine. Extremities are heavily rubbed. Mug rings to the rear board at the tail of board. Cloth to the rear board is cockled slightly. Rear hinge is strained resulting in final leaf being bound to the rear pastedown. Front hinge is also strained but firm. Front leaf has been bound to front pastedown due to repair, same as rear. Otherwise, internally firmly bound. Pages are age toned with spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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