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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 649. Trial Book from 1685
"Tryals Convictions & Sentence of Titus Otes for perjury Before George Lord Jeffreys 1685". Vol. I and II. Printed for R. Sare at Grays-Inn-Gate in Holborn, and are to be fold by Randal Taylor, 154 pp. Printed on laid paper. Case appears to be an inditement against the wicked mind of notorious fraudster, Titus Otes (1649-1705). Book includes all interrogation of witnesses and declaration of punishments of humiliation and whipping. Case was presided over by George Lord Jeffreys (1648-1689), Lord High Chancellour of England, notorious for his cruelty and corruption, and who later died imprisoned in the Tower of London. Interesting book to include in the collection of any attorney. Measures apprx 12-3/8"H x 8"W. 150/250 Sold $218.50 back to catalog |
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