![THELWALL, John (1764-1834). The Tribune, a periodical publication, consisting chiefly of the political lectures of J. Thelwall. London: for the author, 1795-1796. 3 volumes, 8° (210 x 125mm). Half-titles. (Occasional light dust-soiling and light spotting, Ll creased prior to printing.) Contemporary calf (rebacked, corners rubbed). Provenance: Thomas Hardy (1752-1832, founder of the London Corresponding Society; inscription on half-title vol. I: 'Citn. [i.e. Citizen] Hardy with the Lecturer's fraternal remembrances' and half-titles vols II and III: 'Citn. Hardy'); underlining in ink in a contemporary hand in vol. III Qq1v-Rr4r.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2013/CSK/2013_CSK_09702_0121_000(thelwall_john_the_tribune_a_periodical_publication_consisting_chiefly064434).jpg?w=1)
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THELWALL, John (1764-1834). The Tribune, a periodical publication, consisting chiefly of the political lectures of J. Thelwall. London: for the author, 1795-1796. 3 volumes, 8° (210 x 125mm). Half-titles. (Occasional light dust-soiling and light spotting, Ll creased prior to printing.) Contemporary calf (rebacked, corners rubbed). Provenance: Thomas Hardy (1752-1832, founder of the London Corresponding Society; inscription on half-title vol. I: 'Citn. [i.e. Citizen] Hardy with the Lecturer's fraternal remembrances' and half-titles vols II and III: 'Citn. Hardy'); underlining in ink in a contemporary hand in vol. III Qq1v-Rr4r.
PRESENTATION COPY from one hero of the radical movement to another. Both men were arrested and indicted for treason in 1794, but subsequently found not guilty at their separate trials. Second edition of vol. I, first editions of vols II and III.
PRESENTATION COPY from one hero of the radical movement to another. Both men were arrested and indicted for treason in 1794, but subsequently found not guilty at their separate trials. Second edition of vol. I, first editions of vols II and III.