Shelfmark
Fn.1.05
Author
Title
The tryal of John Hambden [sic], Esq; (of Stoke-Mandeville in the county of Bucks) in the great case of ship-money between His Majesty K. Charles I and that gentleman. Wherein are inserted, the whole record in Latin and English: the several arguments of council learned in the law, on both sides, in that most remarkable case at the bar; with the opinions of all the judges on the bench in the Exchecquer-Chamber, &c.As also Mr. St. John's speech in the House of Lords, Jan. 7, 1640. concerning ship-money. With Mr. Waller's speech to the House of Commons, April 22, 1640. on the same subject: and, his famous speech in Parliament, at a conference of both Houses, in the Painted-Chamber, July 6, 1641. on the exhibiting articles by the Commons, against Mr. Justice Crawley, one of the judges who gave judgment for the king in that cause. To which is added, the tryal of Thomas Harrison, clerk, for words spoken against Mr. Justice Hutton (when upon the bench) accusing him of high-treason, and the proceedings thereupon, and his sentence by the court. The whole being printed from authentick manuscripts..
Varying form of title
Tryal of John Hampden, Esq.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for D. Browne, W. Mears, F. Clay, without Temple-Bar, J. Sackfield, in Lincoln-Inn-Square, B. Creake, at the Bible in Jermyn-Street, and J. Peele at Locke's Head within Temple-Bar., 1719..
Physical description
[6], 64, 57-238 p. ; 36 cm. (fol.)
Note
In pp.57-64 of the first sequence of pagination the page numbers are enclosed within square brackets.
Note
Library copy as catalogued with variant title page having "Hampden" misspelled "Hambden"; this spelling is found on the title page of the large paper issue but library copy dimensions conform to ordinary paper issue.
Note
Thomas Harrison was tried in 1638 in the Court of King's Bench.
Note
A variant of the large paper issue has Peele in the imprint misspelled Peale.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T139635
Provenance
19th century engraved bookplate of Skene Library, signed by engraver "J. Kiloh sc. Ab[er]d[ee]n." with motto of Clan Skene "Virtutis regia merces" and ink shelfmark V5.1.
Binding
18th century sprinkled calf; border and spine decoration of gilt double fillets; six raised bands; traces of spine label.
Copy-specific note
Library copy is variant with Peele in the imprint misspelled Peale.
Copy-specific note
Pencil prices on endpapers: ":9s:", 8/6.
Copy-specific note
Previously: En.3.07, Fo.4.16.
Subject
Hutton, Richard,, 1561? - 1639 Sir, Trials, litigation, etc. Early works to 1800.
Subject
Harrison, Thomas, 1606 - 1660 Trials, litigation, etc. Early works to 1800.
Subject
Hampden, John, 1656? - 1696 Trials, litigation, etc. Early works to 1800.
Subject
Ship money Early works to 1800.
Genre/Form
Trial proceedings.
Genre/Form
Armorial bookplates.
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Skene family former owner.
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Mears, W. (William), fl. 1713 - 1758 William printer.
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Clay, Francis, ? - d. 1738 printer.
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Sackfield, John printer.
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Creake, Bezaleel printer.
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Peele, John, ? - d. 1771 printer.
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England and Wales Court of King's Bench.
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England and Wales Court of Exchequer.
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England London.
Identifier
B43009