Libel Collection (page 2)

Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court (engraving)
1061207 Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court)

The Tommy Steele libel suit continues at the Law Courts. Pictured, Mr John Kennedy, right, one of Tommy Steeles managers, on the left is his solicitor David Jacobs. 12th July 1960

Vanessa Redgrave and brother Corin Redgrave held a press conference to outline their plans after losing their libel action against The Observer. 10th November 1978

Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

The Seven Bishops Of The Church Of England Going To The Tower Of London In 1688, Where They Were Imprisoned And Tried For Seditious Libel Over Their Opposition To The Second Declaration Of Indulgence

Legend Of The Jew Calling The Devil From A Vessel Of Blood. Facsimile Of A Woodcut In Boaistuaus Histoires Prodigieuses

JOHN PETER ZENGER TRIAL. John Zenger, an American printer and journalist, in the dock defended by Andrew Hamilton at his trial for seditious libel in New York City, 1735. Drawing, late 19th century

PILLORY, ENGLAND, 17th CT. A man accused of seditious libel is punished with the pillory: woodcut, English, 17th century

Acquittal of John Peter Zenger, 1735
John Peter Zenger celebrating his acquittal after trial for libel, colonial New York City, 1735. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Cartoon, Georgina Weldon, classical singer
Cartoon, Georgina Weldon -- Waiting for the Verdict. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others in the profession

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon in her latest role -- Mad? Not much. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Cartoon, M Riviere and Mrs Weldon
Cartoon, Jules Riviere (1819-1900), composer and conductor, and Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer and conductor

Caricature of Richard Claude Belt, English sculptor
Caricature of Richard Claude Belt (1851-1920), English sculptor -- The Champion-Belt. A libel case between him and a former employer, Charles Lawes, ran for six months in 1882

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
Cartoon, The gentle Mrs Weldon, putting black paint on a portrait bust of the French composer, Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

Caricature of Henry Labouchere, politician and writer
Caricature of Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831-1912), English politician, writer, publisher and theatre owner. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1
Notice of an Action for Libel in the High Court of Justice, J Lyons & Co Limited being the plaintiffs, and Lipton Limited as defendants, during the early stages of the First World War

ENGLAND: JUSTICE. A man accused of seditious libel is put on public display in the pillory. Woodcut, English, 17th century

Source Size = 4989 x 1933
The Great Libel Case in Paris: General Trochu in Court

Source Size = 3784 x 5002
BELT versus LAWES, THE SCULPTORS LIBEL CASE: NOTES IN COURT: 1. Silent Witnesses but Speaking Likenesses; 2. Hypatia Refusing to Kiss the Book; 3. Her Very Image; 4. Mr. Belt Assisted by Mr

NEW YORK: BREWERS, c1840. Lament of the Albany Brewers. Wood engraving which accompanied a poem published by American temperance groups after the verdict of Taylor vs

JOHN PETER ZENGER (1697-1746). American printer and journalist. Zenger in the dock defended by Andrew Hamilton at his trial for seditious libel in New York City, 1735. Drawing, late 19th century

The Seven Bishops Returning from the Tower. From Engelands Godsdienst hersteld, Amsterdam, 1689. Seven Anglican bishops petitioned James II to revise his Declaration of Indulgence of 1688 which

Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Actsja Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bulls head

SEVEN BISHOPS TRIAL, 1688. Seven bishops of the Church of England, accused of seditious libel, are taken to the Tower of London, 1688. Contemporary French line engraving

JOHN PETER ZENGER TRIAL. Andrew Hamilton defending Zenger, an American printer and journalist, at the latters trial for seditious libel in New York in 1735: colored engraving, 19th century

JOHN PETER ZENGER (1697-1746). American printer and journalist. Andrew Hamilton defending Zenger at his trial for seditious libel in New York in 1735. Wood engraving, 19th century

Two men, Harold and Clarence, having a conversation. Clarence is on his way to see his solicitors to bring a libel action -- someone has been telling people that he deserves the OBE! circa 1916

A New Way of Posting a Libel

Zola / Petit Journal 1898
Emile Zola arrives at the Palais de Justice after being sued for libel by the French army for publishing his denunciation of the army cover up in a daily newspaper

Dreyfus / Zola Loses Case
Emile Zola loses the libel case brought against him by the French army, fails to secure Dreyfus rehabilitation and is sentenced to imprisonment

8th Marq. Queensberry
John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquis of QUEENSBERRY Patron of boxing, responsible for the Queensberry Rules

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Libel: From Emile Zola to Elton John's Victories" In this captivating journey through history, we witness the power and consequences cases. The Palais de Justice comes alive as Emile Zola stands tall, his colorful lithograph reflecting his fight for justice. Lord Howard de Walden enters the scene, embroiled in a high-stakes libel suit that would shape his reputation forever. Whistler V Ruskin takes center stage, their clash igniting debates on artistic freedom and criticism. A glimpse into Justice Hawkins' notebook and wig reveals the meticulousness required in such trials – every word weighed with utmost care. The RMS Titanic echoes with Mabel Francatelli's letter, a passenger caught amidst scandalous rumors that could tarnish her name forever. Monica Coghlan becomes an emblematic figure during Jeffrey Archer's infamous libel case against. .