Shelfmark
Fk.5.01(14)
Author
Uniform title
[Patrician. Part 2]
Title
The patrician. To be continu'd weekly. Numb. II. Being considerations on the peerage continu'd, &c. In answer to the plebeian. By one who is neither a knight, nor a member of the House of Commons.
Varying form of title
Political tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J[ames]. Roberts near the Oxford Arms in Warwick-lane, and A. Dodd at the Peacock without Temple-Bar- 1719. Where letters are taken in directed for the Patrician, [1719].
Physical description
12p ; 21cm. (4to).
Note
Sometimes attributed to Robert, Viscount Molesworth, although he was at that time a member of Parliament as well as His Majesty's Commissioner of Trade and Plantations; sometimes also attributed to Joseph Addison. Cf. NCBEL.
Note
With a half-title.
Note
After imprint, in parentheses: Price three pence.
Note
Published in response to Richard Steele's 'The Plebeian'; cf. also 'The Old Whig', attributed to Joesph Addison.
Note
Although numbered, suggesting it was published serially, the presentation appears to ape that of 'The Plebeian' and also suggests that these were simply numbered tracts published in response to 'The Plebeian'.
Note
Bound with twenty other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.1.
Citation/references note
NCBEL, II:1276; ESTC T115511
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Nos. 1-4 (14 Mar.-6 Apr. 1719). Woodbridge, Conn. : Research Publications International. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English newspapers ; Unit 5 : reel 214).
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
Nobility History Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Subject
Great Britain Politics and government Early works to 1800 1714-1727.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 printer.
Added entry--name
Dodd, Anne printer and bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Molesworth, Robert Molesworth, 1656 - 1725 Viscount, attributed name.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B22700