Report on and Proceedings at the Session of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery, for the County of York, held at the Castle of York, in January 1813

xix [1] 216pp. No title page. In later card wrappers. Wrappers heavily worn, chapped and cracked at edges, creased stain, front card detached First and last few pages are darkened and spotted, else bright internally with occasional spotting. Some pencil marks inside front over and on first page. A report on the proceedings and trial of 64 various Luddites at York in 1813, following which several were hung or transported. Two royal proclamations consequent upon the proceedings at rear.

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