A complete collection of state-trials, and proceedings for high treason, and other crimes and misdemeanors; from the reign of King Richard II to the reign of King George II / With two alphabetical tables to the whole.

London : Printed for the Undertakers, J. Walthoe, Thomas Wotton, 1742.

6 volumes ; (folio)

3rd ed. /

ESTC T148933

Maslen and Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 3054

Preface signed: S. Emlyn. March 27, 1730

On cover: State trials

First edition has title: A compleat collection of state-tryals

"The first edition of the State trials, in four volumes, folio, followed immediately by a fifth, appeared anonymously in 1719, but was acknowledged to be prepared by Thomas Salmon ... The second edition appeared in folio in 1730, with changes, and a new (sixth) volume. This edition was also anonymous, but was known to be by Sollom Emlyn ... The third edition, in six volumes, folio, without material changes, was issued in 1742"--Soule, Lawyer's ref. manual, 1884

With an introduction by S. Emlyn.

Vol. 1. 1388-1648--v. 1648-1679--v. 3. 1679-1684.--v. 4. 1685-1696.--v. 5 1696-1709.--v. 6. 1715-1741. An appendix containing several records relating to the foregoing trials and proceedings