Description: The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Indictment against Joseph... Author: Trial; Hanson, Joseph, Defendant Title: The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Indictment against Joseph... Publication: 1809. Description: "The Weaver's Friend" [Trial]. Hanson, Joseph [1781-1811], Defendant. The Whole Proceedings on the Trial of an Indictment Against Joseph Hanson, Esq.: for a Conspiracy to Aid the Weavers of Manchester in Raising Their Wages: Before Mr. Justice Le Blanc, One of the Judges of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench, And a Special Jury, At the Lancaster Spring Assizes, 1809. London: Printed and Published by T. Gillet, C. Chapple and Sherwood, Neely and Jones, 1809. xiv, [11], 116 pp. Folding map. Octavo (8-1/2" x 5-3/8"). Stab-stitched pamphlet bound into recent library cloth, gilt title to spine, endpapers renewed. Moderate toning, light foxing in a few places, soiling, minor edgewear and faint library stamp to title page, a few library marks to verso, light soiling to verso of final leaf (p. 116). * First and only edition. Hanson was a social reformer who was imprisoned and fined for his efforts to institute a minimum wage and the right to bargain, among other reforms, for the weavers of Manchester. Considered a dangerous man by the authorities, he was charged with sedition. Known as "the weaver's Friend," 39,600 people contributed one penny each to his defence fund. OCLC locates 4 copies in North American law libraries (Harvard, LA County, Library of Congress, Yale). Catalogue of the Goldsmiths' Library of Economic Literature II:19907. Seller ID: 68456 Subject: Antiquarian & Scholarly Specialists in law and legal history, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. offers a comprehensive selection of antiquarian and scholarly books, manuscripts, artwork, ephemera, and current materials for practitioners. We also publish original books and reprints of significant titles. Founded in 1983, we currently serve thousands of individuals and institutions worldwide. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Trial; Hanson, Joseph, Defendant
Illustrator: London, 1809
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1809
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Language: English
