Apr 19, 2004 - Sale 2003

Sale 2003 - Lot 154

Price Realized: $ 374
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(LAYER PLOT.) Bound volume containing 16 works relating to the plot by Christopher Layer and others to restore the Pretender, Edward Stuart, to the throne. Folio, contemporary 1/4 calf gilt, spine worn, front board replaced; some marginal dampstaining. London, 1722-23

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The Whole Proceeding upon the Arraignment, Tryal, Conviction and Attainder of Christopher Layer, Esq. 1722 A Report from the Committee appointed by Order of the House of Commons to examine Christopher Layer, and Others. 1722 Appendixes referred to in the Report from the Committee etc. 1722 A Report from the Lords Committees [with Appendix and errata]. 1723 Several Examinations taken before One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. 1723 A Letter dated London 20 March 1723, directed a Monsieur Monsieur [sic] Gordon, Banquier à Bologne. 1723 The Speech of Mr. George Kelly. 1723 Remarks on Mr. Kelly's Late Speech . . . Second Edition. 1724 Phipps. The Defence of Francis, Late Lord Bishop of Rochester . . . Second Edition. 1723 Wynne. Phipps. The Defence of Francis, Late Lord Bishop of Rochester. 1723 The Speech of Francis, Late Lord Bishop of Rochester. 1723 Remarks on the Late Bishop of Rochester's Speech. 1723 The Replies of Thomas Reeve, Esq; and Clement Wearg, Esq in the House of Lords. 1723 A Speech in the House of Lords, upon the Third Reading of the Bill for inflicting Pains and Penalties upon Francis Late Lord Bishop of Rochester . . . Fourth Edition. Nd The Bishop of Salisbury's Speech in the House of Lords, upon the Third Reading of the Bill to inflict Pains and Penalties on Francis (late) Bishop of Rochester. 1723.