[Rarebooks] Fries Rebellion

[Joe Luttrell]

May we offer,

[FRIES REBELLION].  The Two Trials of John Fries, on an
Indictment for Treason; Together with a Brief History of the
Trials of Several Other Persons, for Treason and Insurrection . .
. before the Hon. Judges, Iredell, Peters, Washington and Chase
[etc.]. Cohen 14175.  Printed and sold by William W. Woodward,
No. 17 Chesnut [etc.], Philadelphia, 1800.  Modern calf, crimson
morocco label, gilt, a very good crisp copy. [77262] PHOTO:
http://www.meyerbos.com/bookListing.cgi?bookNo=77262 $ 1,500.00

Only edition of the most complete account of both trials of the
alleged rebels, as they "believed they were upholding the
[American] Revolution's promise and founding ideals", Fries
himself convicted of treason, sentenced to death and then
pardoned.

Joe Luttrell
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