BRADDONS DEFENCE OF THE EARL OF ESSEX

The Earl of Essex Vindicated: Laurence Braddons Defence of His Honour (1683). Printed in 1776.

London: Printed T. Wright, Essex Street, Strand; and Sold by G. Kearsley, No 46, near Serjeant's Inn, Fleet Street, London. 1776. Fourth Edition. Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #156334

Braddon argues that the Earl of Essex, found dead in the Tower during the Rye House Plot crisis, was murdered rather than a suicide. His pamphlet challenges the official narrative and reflects the intense political suspicion surrounding the deaths and prosecutions of 1683. 19 PAGES, printed in double columns. A genuine 1776 printing taken from the authoritative Complete Collection of State Trials. Originally compiled to serve both as a legal reference and a vehicle of political discourse, the State Trials series shaped contemporary and subsequent understanding of justice, authority, and dissent. The generously sized sheets on which these trials are printed offer particular pleasure to the eye and hand, bearing clear signs of their handmade origin: chain lines and wire impressions from the mould are readily visible, some pages display watermarks, and the paper varies subtly in thickness, all characteristic of 18th century rag paper. This particular trial report has been preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 30 x 47 cms. Category: State Trials; Printed before 1800; State Trials::Large Folio. 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.

Keywords: BZDB395 Law. Legal. Trials. State Trials; Printed before 1800; State Trials::Large Folio. BRADDONS DEFENCE OF THE EARL OF ESSEX The Earl of Essex Vindicated: Laurence Braddons Defence of His Honour (1683). Printed in 1776.

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