Shelfmark
Fl.9.19(15)
Title
A letter to the Examiner, suggesting proper heads, for vindicating his masters·.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Moore, near St. Paul's., 1714.
Physical description
[4], 31, [1] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: [A]² B-E⁴.
Note
See Treadwell, M.: "Of false and misleading imprints". In: "Fakes and frauds", 1989, pp. 41-43.
Note
The bookseller's name in the imprint is fictitious.
Note
Price at foot of title page: "Price 6d.".
Note
With a preliminary half-title page, reading: "A letter to the Examiner, &c.".
Note
A different setting of type from the other 1714 editions. In this setting, Postscript begins at top of p. 30.
Note
Whig tract purported to be written by Viscount Bolingbroke, sometimes attributed to him in error; also attributed to Sir Robert Walpole.
Note
With a half-title.
Citation/references note
Goldsmiths', 5178
Citation/references note
Teerink-Scouten, 1578
Citation/references note
ESTC, T38260
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; sewn on cord sewing supports; full cover of tanned sprinkled calf; Cambridge style blind panelled covers; endbands; endleaves; cut sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Previusly Dg.6.10.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front free endpaper verso.
Subject
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697 Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain History 1714-1837 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42428