A Second Vindication of the Magistracy and Government of England, By way of Answer to the several Replies, &c.

1689.

[caption title]. 8 pages. Short slim 4to, modern wrappers; (dampstains on some margins, uncut). No place, no date [London, ca. 1689].

The author was the recorder of London. In this and a previous work he is against the advocates of Lord William Russell's innocence. In 1683, Lord Russell was convicted and executed for treason. He was accused of participating in the Rye House Plot to assassinate Charles II. In 1689, Parliament overturned Russell's conviction. Wing (STC) S3658. Halkett & Laing V, p. 209.

Binding: Pamphlet
Edition: First Edition
Language: English

Price: $125.00

Item #142353

See all items in ENGLAND, HISTORY, LAW, STC
See all items by