The Letters of Junius

Junius

Published by Vernor and Hood, London, 1798

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A new edition. xxxii, 266, [4]; iv, 288 pp. plus plates. 2 vols. 8vo. Originally published in the London PUBLIC ADVERTISER from Jan. 21, 1769 to Jan. 21, 1772, under the pseudonym of "Junius" (possibly Sir Philip Francis). ".'Junius' poured brilliantly slanderous invective upon Tory-minded English ministers, especially the Duke of Grafton, for a series of 'inconsistent measures' which allegedly ruined England and drove the colonies 'into excesses little short of rebellion.' Vehement, lucid, frequently reprinted in English and colonial newspapers, the letters were polemical masterpieces with such extraordinary knowledge and appreciation of contemporary colonial opinion that they lent moral support to the early revolutionary cause. 'Junius' opposed the Tea Duty, but upheld the legality of the Stamp Act, and prophesied (Dec. 19, 1769) that the colonies aimed at independence" - DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN HISTORY. ESTC T1852; DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN HISTORY III, p.190 Contemporary marbled boards with plain paper spines. Bindings rubbed and worn. Minor foxing. Very good. In tan octavo-sized half morocco slipcases, spine gilt xxxii, 266, [4]; iv, 288 pp. plus plates. 2 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 248107

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Letters of Junius

Publisher: Vernor and Hood, London

Publication Date: 1798

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: A new edition.