Shelfmark
Fk.5.01(07)
Author
Title
An argument, shewing, that a standing army is inconsistent with a free government, and absolutely destructive to the constitution of the English monarchy.
Varying form of title
Political tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed in the year, 1697.
Physical description
iv, 30, [2]p ; 20cm. (4to).
Note
Attributed to John Trenchard by Wing.
Note
Has been erroneously attributed to Samuel Johnson.
Note
With press-figure [dagger] on leaves B3r, B4r, C3r, C4r, E1v, E3r, respectively.
Note
Last leaf is blank. Eton copy lacks the final leaf.
Note
Bound with twenty other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.1.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), T2110; ESTC R16212
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1973. 1 microfilm reel 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 479:2).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political tracts".
Subject
Standing army Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B22677