Lot Essay
John James (d. 1661) was indicted on three counts: for "compassing and imagining the death of the King," "for endeavouring to levy war against the King," and "for endeavouring a change of the Government."
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CLEVELAND, John. The Idol of the Clownes, or Insurrection of Wat the Tyler with his fellow Kings of the Commons, London: 1654, 8°, FIRST EDITION (minor marginal worming), contemporary sheep (small hole at head of spine). [Wing C4672] With A Narrative of the Apprehending, Commitment, Arraignment, Condemnation and Execution of John James (London, 1662) in modern half calf. (2)