A Narrative of the apprehending, commitment, arraignment, condemnation, and execution of John James, who suffered at Tiburne, Novemb. the 26th, 1661 fine press binding The original first edition dust

The original first edition dust jacket

becoming a foundational text in travel literature

7cm but the actual engraving has a wide border allowing for mounting and framing approx

Part of Kegan Paul's series designed to rival Macmillan's popular 'Cranford' series

A Narrative of the apprehending, commitment, arraignment, condemnation, and execution of John James, who suffered at Tiburne, Novemb. the 26th, 1661 fine press binding The original first edition dustThis extremely rare first edition was published and printed in 1662 and boasts exceptional provenance This compelling historical document provides a chilling firsthand account of the trial and execution of John James, a prominent Fifth Monarchist, during the tumultuous early Restoration period, through the eyes of those who were there What sets this narrative apart is its claim to be "faithfully collected from such as were eye and ear witnesses." This