Shelfmark
Fk.5.07(08)
Author
Title
An epistle to W.S. Esq; containing some political remarks on his speech in the House of Commons, against Sir R.W.'s proposal for increasing the civil list revenue. And proving it to be, (1.) A gross and insolent misrepresentation of the late King's government. (2.) A virulent invective against the late ministry and the late Parliament. (3.) An audacious reflection on his prudent majesty's speeches, counsels and conduct. With a word of advice to himself. By a Member of Parliament.
Varying form of title
Political tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Peele, at Locke's Head in Pater-noster-Row, 1728.
Physical description
28p ; 19cm. (8vo.)
Note
Sir R. W. = Sir Robert Walpole.
Note
Price from imprint: price 6 d.
Note
Bound with ten other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.7.
Note
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Citation/references note
Goldsmiths', 6610; Hanson, 3749; ESTC T3978
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. New Haven, CT Research Publications, Inc., 1974. 1 reel ; 35mm. (Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature ; reel 408, no. 6610).
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn. : Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of Gale Group. 2001. 1 reel ; 35 mm. Unit 347. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 12131, no. 04).
Additional physical form available
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political tracts".
Subject
Civil list Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Subject
Revenue Early works to 1800 Great Britain.
Added entry--name
Peele, John, ? - d. 1771 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B23257