Trial of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Alured Draper of the Third / 1808 #68448

Description: The Trial of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Alured Draper, of the Third... Author: Trial; Draper, Edward Alured, Defendant Title: The Trial of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Alured Draper, of the Third... Publication: 1808. Description: A Very Scarce 1808 English Libel Case Relating to One of Wellington's Generals [Trial]. Draper, Edward Alured [1776-1841], Defendant. The Trial of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Alured Draper, Of the Third Regiment of Foot Guards, In the Court of King's Bench, On Monday, The 29th of June, 1807, Before the Right Hon. Lord Ellenborough and a Special Jury, For a Libel Against the Right Hon. John Sullivan. Taken in Short Hand by Mr. Adams. London: Printed by D. Jaques, 1808. vii, 179 pp. Octavo (8-5/8" x 5-3/8"). Later library cloth, red and black calf lettering pieces and a bit of residue from paper location label to spine. Light soiling, corners bumped, light fading to spine. Moderate toning to text, "110442" in early hand to verso of half-title, two faint library stamps to title page. * Only edition. Draper was charged with libel for distributing a statement against a witness in a trial against his superior officer, General Sir Thomas Picton. A distinguished but controversial general, Picton was accused of using torture while serving as the military governor of Trinidad, charges that were dismissed. Draper claimed that Sullivan, a colonial official, lied under oath. Draper lost his case and served a three-month sentence, but went on to have a distinguished career as an officer and civil servant in Mauritius. OCLC locates 2 copies worldwide (Social Law, and Yale University). Not in COPAC or the Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School (1909). Seller ID: 68448 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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