A Fortune Teller Before the Bench: The Trial of Joseph Powell, Clerkenwell, October 31st 1807. An article printed in 1825, written by an Unnamed Trial Reporter : 4 pages.
London: Knight and Lacey, 1825. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #362481
4 pages. Powell’s appearance in court is described through the accusations of fraudulent practices, the nature of his predictions and the legal scrutiny applied to his trade. The article offers a glimpse into the uneasy boundary between superstition and criminality in early nineteenth‑century London. An authentic standalone article, extracted from the annual volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 11.5 x 19 cms.. Category: Celebrated Trials; Special Interest.
Keywords: BZDB395 Celebrated Trials; Special Interest. A FORTUNE TELLER BEFORE THE BENCH: TRIAL OF JOSEPH POWELL 1807 A Fortune Teller Before the Bench: The Trial of Joseph Powell, Clerkenwell, October 31st 1807. An article printed in 1825, written by an Unnam
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