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Imagining the King's Death; Figurative Treason, Fantasies of Regicide, 1793-1796
by Barrell, John
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, octavo size, 755 pp. The examination by John Barrell, Professor of English, University of York, on the three years following the execution of Louis XVI and its consequences upon those in Britain.
Barrell "shows how the law of treason was adapted in the years following Louis's death to punish what was acknowledged to be a 'modern' form of treason unheard of when the [then-current] law had been framed" (n.b., from jacket flap).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full navy blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering and rules stamped onto the spine, a few black-and-white illustrations bound in throughout, replete with footnotes; large octavo size (9 3/8" by 6 3/8"), pagination: [i-vii] viii-xvii [1, blank] [1] 2-737. In a pictorial dust jacket, unclipped (albeit unpriced), publisher's listing of other titles on the back panel, summary of book on the front flap, short author bio and picture on the back flap..
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The jacket near fine, unclipped, clean and with only minor edgewear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Barrell "shows how the law of treason was adapted in the years following Louis's death to punish what was acknowledged to be a 'modern' form of treason unheard of when the [then-current] law had been framed" (n.b., from jacket flap).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full navy blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering and rules stamped onto the spine, a few black-and-white illustrations bound in throughout, replete with footnotes; large octavo size (9 3/8" by 6 3/8"), pagination: [i-vii] viii-xvii [1, blank] [1] 2-737. In a pictorial dust jacket, unclipped (albeit unpriced), publisher's listing of other titles on the back panel, summary of book on the front flap, short author bio and picture on the back flap..
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The jacket near fine, unclipped, clean and with only minor edgewear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CNJL2390
- Title
- Imagining the King's Death; Figurative Treason, Fantasies of Regicide, 1793-1796
- Author
- Barrell, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- History, British History, French Revolution, Thought Police
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- Gilt
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