The three trials of William Hone :
for publishing three parodies : viz. The late John Wilkes's catechism, The political litany, and The sinecurist's creed : on three ex-officio informations, at Guildhall, London, during three successive days, December 18, 19, & 20, 1817 : before three special juries, and Mr. Justice Abbott, on the first day, and Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough, on the last two days : to which is added the trial by jury.
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| Summary: | A collection of all three trials celebrating Hone's innocence on charges of profane and seditious libel and upholding freedom of the press. |
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| Language: | English |
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London :
printed by and for William Hone,
1818.
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| Notes: | Trials in the Court of King's Bench. Each trial has separate t.p. and paging with ed. and imprint: First trial, 10th edition, 1817; second trial, 1st edition, 1817; third trial, 3rd edition, 1818. "Trial by jury" is dated 1818. On wrappers: "Re-printed by W. Dugdale, 16, Holywell Street, Strand. Publisher's advertisements by W. Dugdale on [1] p. following second trial. Reprint copy in original printed wrappers. Formerly in the personal collection of Anne and F.G. Renier. Physical description: 48, 45, [1], 44 p. ; 22 cm. (8vo) Citations/References: Hackwood, F.W. Hone, 29-32 more |