Trials of George Robert Fitzgerald Esq And Timothy Brecknock / 1786 #75484

Description: The Trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq; And Timothy Brecknock... Author: Trials; Fitzgerald, George Robert, Defendant Title: The Trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq; And Timothy Brecknock... Publication: 1786. Description: The Fighting Fitzgerald [Trials]. Fitzgerald, George Robert [1746-1786], Defendant. Brecknock, Timothy [d.1786], Defendant. The Trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq; And Timothy Brecknock, For the Procurement of James Fulton and Others, For the Murder of Pat. Ran. M'Donnell and Charles Hipson. Also the Trial of John Gallagher and Others, For an Assault on Geo. Rob. Fitzgerald, In the Gaol of Castlebar. The Speech of G.R. Fitzgerald, Esq; Previous to His Receiving Sentence-The Arguments of Counsel-The Lord Chief Baron Yelverton's Speech of Passing Their Sentences-The Whole Proceedings of the Court; Together with a Description of their Conduct at the Place of Execution. Taken from the Notes of a Gentleman.... Dublin: Printed by P. Byrne, 1786. [ii], 181, [4], 188-190 pp. Lacking half-title. Octavo (7-1/2" x 4-1/2"). Later buckram, gilt fillets, title and date to spine, endpapers renewed. Minor inkstains to spine and front board, negligible light rubbing to front joint, spine ends and corners, illustrated bookplate (of Stoughton R. Vogel, M.D. [1907-1966]) to front pastedown, later pencil annotations to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Moderate toning to interior, somewhat lighter or heavier in places, occasional light foxing, light soiling to a few leaves, first two and last three leaves re-hinged or reinforced at gutter, faint dampstain to title page. * Second edition, one of two issues from the same year. Known as the "Fighting Fitzgerald" due to his reputation as a duelist, George Fitzgerald was a powerful landowner in Mayo and the target of much resentment. He and his associates were involved in two revenge murders that followed the abduction of his fiancee. His execution was dramatic. The rope broke on the first try. The second rope failed because it was too long. He was eventually hanged on the third attempt. Fitzgerald's bravado throughout this ordeal assured his immortality in County Mayo. Vogel was a Philadelphia physician and book collector, traits reflected in the unique design of his bookplate. Counting both issues, OCLC locates 5 copies of the second edition in law libraries (Yale, Library of Congress, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Social Law). English Short-Title Catalogue N62050. Seller ID: 75484 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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