The Speeches of Charles Phillips, Esq. Delivered at the Bar and on...
Important Collection of the Passionate Oratory that Defined the Career of One of the most Celebrated Irish Barristers of the 19th Century Phillips, Charles [c.1787-1859]. The Speeches of Charles Phillips, Esq. Delivered at the Bar and on Various Public Occasions in Ireland and England. Edited by Himself. Philadelphia: Published by Edward Earle, 1818. 244 pp. Octavo (8-1/4" x 5; 20.9 x 12.7 cm). Contemporary tree calf, gilt fillets and lettering piece to spine. Moderate rubbing to extremities with some wear to spine ends and corners, chip to head of spine, joints and hinges starting, early owner markings to front pastedown, light foxing and somewhat heavier to interior. A good copy overall. $150. * Fourth American edition. An important collection of the passionate oratory that defined the career of Charles Phillips, one of the most celebrated Irish barristers of the 19th century. Notable as a Protestant who supported Catholic Emancipation, this collection, edited by Phillips himself, showcases his trademark "florid" style-a blend of romantic imagery and legal rigor that made him a sensation in both Dublin and London. The volume features a diverse selection of his most influential work, including six courtroom speeches: High-stakes legal arguments demonstrating his prowess at the Bar; seven addresses on Catholic rights: vital primary sources reflecting the socio-political struggle for Catholic Emancipation; and a notable address on the life and legacy of the Emperor Napoleon. The first edition was published in 1817, the first American in 1818. According to Cohen, other American and editions and issues were published through 1836. Cohen, Bibliography of Early American Law 8549.
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