![[KIDD, Capttain William (ca.1645-1701)]. The Arraignment, tryal, and condemnation of Captain William Kidd, for murther and piracy, upon six several indictments...who, upon full evidence was found guilty, receiv’d sentence, and was accordingly executed at Execution Dock, May the 23rd....To which are added, Cap’n Kidds two commissions: 0ne under the Great Seal of the King of England, and the other under the great seal of the Court of Admiralty. London: J. Nutt, 1701.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2014/NYR/2014_NYR_03400_0236_000(kidd_capttain_william_the_arraignment_tryal_and_condemnation_of_captai053633).jpg?w=1)
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[KIDD, Capttain William (ca.1645-1701)]. The Arraignment, tryal, and condemnation of Captain William Kidd, for murther and piracy, upon six several indictments...who, upon full evidence was found guilty, receiv’d sentence, and was accordingly executed at Execution Dock, May the 23rd....To which are added, Cap’n Kidds two commissions: 0ne under the Great Seal of the King of England, and the other under the great seal of the Court of Admiralty. London: J. Nutt, 1701.
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[KIDD, Capttain William (ca.1645-1701)]. The Arraignment, tryal, and condemnation of Captain William Kidd, for murther and piracy, upon six several indictments...who, upon full evidence was found guilty, receiv’d sentence, and was accordingly executed at Execution Dock, May the 23rd....To which are added, Cap’n Kidds two commissions: 0ne under the Great Seal of the King of England, and the other under the great seal of the Court of Admiralty. London: J. Nutt, 1701.
2° (310 x 190) 60pp. (Small mends to lower corner of title and two following leaves, closely trimmed, with some page numbers, catchwords and signature marks shaved.) 19th-century half calf (upper cover detached).
FIRST EDITION. An important source for the legendary career and controversial trial of one of the best-known English pirates, containing the full transcript of Kidd’s trial and conviction. Howes K-120; Sabin 37701.
2° (310 x 190) 60pp. (Small mends to lower corner of title and two following leaves, closely trimmed, with some page numbers, catchwords and signature marks shaved.) 19th-century half calf (upper cover detached).
FIRST EDITION. An important source for the legendary career and controversial trial of one of the best-known English pirates, containing the full transcript of Kidd’s trial and conviction. Howes K-120; Sabin 37701.
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Please note that the upper and lower covers are detached.