The Trial of Lady Chatterley : Regina v. Penguin Books Limited : the transcript of the trial / edited by C.H. Rolph ; with illustrations by Paul Hogarth and a selection of cartoons
by Rolph, C H [editor]
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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About This Item
Baltimore : Penguin Books, 1961. First Edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Tanned lightly as with age. Nick to spine. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; A Penguin special ; S192. Physical description; 249 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 18 cm. Notes; "" ... Lady Chatterley's lover [was] the first novel to be prosecuted under the new Obscene Publications act ... This account of the historic trial [Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 1960] is taken from the official Old Bailey transcript."" Contents; [Evidence from] E.M. Forster. Subjects; Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) 1885-1930. Lady Chatterley's lover. Penguin Books ; Trials, litigation, etc. Penguin (Firm). Trials (Obscenity) England London. Prohibited books Great Britain.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 398760
- Title
- The Trial of Lady Chatterley : Regina v. Penguin Books Limited : the transcript of the trial / edited by C.H. Rolph ; with illustrations by Paul Hogarth and a selection of cartoons
- Author
- Rolph, C H [editor]
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Baltimore : Penguin Books
- Date Published
- 1961
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