By Lord William Russell
London   John Darby
11.5" by 7.5" [4]pp
A first edition of this widely-circulated speech by William, Lord Russell, who was executed for treason due to his implications in the Rye House Plot.
By Lord William Russell

1683 The Last Speech of the Late Lord Russel to the Sheriffs Together with the Paper Deliver'd by him to them at the Place of Execution on July 21 1683

London   John Darby
11.5" by 7.5" [4]pp
A first edition of this widely-circulated speech by William, Lord Russell, who was executed for treason due to his implications in the Rye House Plot.
£120.00
: 0.5kgs / : 706L13

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First Edition, Uncommon

An uncommon work. At the time of publication, many publisher's printed this speech under different titles under the instructions of Lady Russel. There were many publications of this speech, both officially and unofficially, and it was an important work in elevating him to the status of a martyr posthumously. The DNB notes that 'no reason exists' for him to have been cognisant of this scheme. ESTC reference no: R235401. Collated, complete. Russell was accused of promising his assistance to raise an insurrection which would lead to the king's death. This letter gives Russell's account of events, he pleads his innocence in the plot, and states how he has found the 'Assurances of the Love and Mercy of God'.

Condition

Disbound, as issued. Being two separate sheets. Externally, smart, with a few light spots. Tape repair to the head of A1. Closely cropped to the head of both leaves. This affects the top of the first sentences to A1v and A2r, with most of the sentence to A2r illegible. Pages are bright. Just the odd spot.

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