Chartist Interest : The Queen against Moxon. Trial of Edward Moxon for publishing a Blasphemous Libel, before Lord Denman, L.C.J., and a Special Jury, in the Court of Queen's Bench at Westminster, June 23, 1841. A 1982 facsimile reproduction, preserving the original text and layout.
London: Reports of State Trials, New Series, HMSO, 1892. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). Very Good. Item #350673
In 1840 the defendant published an edition of Shelley's Poems, containing the poem of Queen Mab, with the incriminating passages at pp 9, 14 and 19. He was indicted for publishing a blasphemous libel and found guilty, but was not called up for judgment. 15 pages, printed in double columns. A trial from the Reports of State Trials, New Series, 1892, published in facsimile, 1982. This particular trial report has been removed from a volume of Macdonell & Wallis's State Trials and is now preserved in a modern card cover for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable rebinding that favours function over finery. Size: 15 x 23 cms. Category: State Trials; Chartism; State Trials::New Series;.
Keywords: BZDB395 Chartism. Chartist. State Trials; Chartism; State Trials::New Series; HIGH CRIMES & NATIONAL DRAMA Chartist Interest : The Queen against Moxon. Trial of Edward Moxon for publishing a Blasphemous Libel, before Lord Denman, L.C.J., and a Sp
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