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Letters, on the Spirit of Patriotism: On the Idea of a Patriot King: and On the State of Parties, At the Accession of King George the First.
by BOLINGBROKE, Henry St. John, Viscount
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About This Item
First Authorised Edition. 8vo, pp. xi, [1], 9-251, [1], title, half-title, bound in contemporary calf, re-backed. Printed for A. Millar (London), 1749.
A clean copy, the boards a little worn; a near fine example.
Bolingbroke was an English Tory politician and political philosopher who supported the 1715 Jacobite rebellion of 1715 which failed to overthrow King George I. Following the failed rebellion, he escaped to France and wrote his political tracts, where he argued for political partisanship to cease and the balancing of the constitution. Initially written in 1738 for the Prince Of Wales, Bolingbroke entrusted his friend and English Poet, Alexander Pope with the manuscript. However, to Bolingbroke's anger, Pope secretly published 1,500 copies of "The Idea of a Patriot King". In this first authorised edition, without naming him, Bolingbroke reproaches Pope for his "breach of trust". Bolingbroke purchased the entire edition published by Pope and had it burnt in 1744; with only two flawed copies surviving; one held at the British Library and the other at Princeton.
(Rothschild 41 4, DNB XVII, 618 - '33.)
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- Bookseller
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 90
- Title
- Letters, on the Spirit of Patriotism: On the Idea of a Patriot King: and On the State of Parties, At the Accession of King George the First.
- Author
- BOLINGBROKE, Henry St. John, Viscount
- Format/Binding
- Calf
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Authorised Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- A. Millar
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1749
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
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