Criminal Trials : The Library of Entertaining Knowledge

London: Charles Knight, 1832. Half Calf. 2 volumes. pp 520; 409. Vol2 frontispiece engraving. Half calf & marbled boards. Raised bands to spine. Marbled page edges. Some edgewear. Part of the series of publications from Charles Knight in The Library of Entertaining Knowledge, published under the auspices of The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The 2 vols provide accounts of high interest historical trials such as those of Essex and Sir Walter Raleigh under Elizabeth I. Vol 2 comprises an account of the gunpowder plot. Very good copies of volumes with historical interest. Very Good. Item #11880

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