This day was published, number 1. A new edition, (being the fourth) of A complete collection of state-trials, ... To which is prefixed, a new preface, by Francis Hargrave, Esq. London, printed by T. Wright: for J. and F. Rivington, ... and sold by G. Kearsly; also by all the booksellers in town and country. ...
[London,
1775]
"This day" is 21 October 1775.
Docket title: 'Proposals for a new edition of the state-trials'.
Editor's preface signed and dated: Francis Hargrave. Inner-Temple, October 5, 1775.
First published in 1719 as 'A compleat collection of state-tryals'.
Hargrave's edition entitled 'A complete collection of state-trials' was published between 1776 and 1781.
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