XRARE: 1770 The Spirit of Liberty: or Junius's Loyal Address calf leather boards

The Spirit of Liberty: or Junius's Loyal Address
Being a key to the English Cabinet: or an Humble Dissertation upon the Rights and Liberties of the ancient Britons. with a Political Tale upon the Characters of an arbitrary Ministry both in Church and State, and the Unhappiness that flows therefrom to us and to our children, as to the Strength of the Constitution, the Spirit of the Laws, the Lives and Liberties of the People. Humbly addressed to his Majesty. to which is added a Polemical Tale; or The Christian's Winter Piece. the whole being an Enigmatical Key to the original rise, history, progress, and sacred treasures of those ancient people who were first called Christians at Antioch


By Junius, Junior
No printer named, 1770
 

The identity of Junius remains a mystery, more than 225 years later. He (or she) contributed several letters to the Public Advertiser, which were republished in book form in the early 1770s. This volume is written in dialogue form, and touches on the same themes as the collected letters, namely: how the British Government under King George has been taking away powers that rightfully belong to the people. Although the theme would seem to lend itself to application by the then warring American colonies, Junius's concern was primarily for inhabitants of Great Britain, not the colonies. This edition published anonymously. Given the nature and history of the work, it is not surprising that no printer is given, other than the statement of "printed in 1770".

Several owner's signature, including Cyprian Strong (1795), pastor of the Congregational Church in Chatham, CT. In contemporary calf. 224 of 232 pages present. 8 x 5.

Due to condition issues, being offered at far less than normal given its rarity and desirability.

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