Wilson Jasper Pseud (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 8vo. [213 x 130 x 10 mm]. [iv], 72 pp. Later binding of quarter mottled calf spine with brown paper boards, spine divided into six panels, lettered on a leather label to the second and dated in gilt at the foot, marbled edges. (Tanned endleaves). James Currie (1756-1805) was a Scottish physician and abolitionist. He established a successful practise in Liverpool, but on becoming grieviously ill himself he moved to Bath, Clifton and Sidmouth in order to find a cure. As well as being a physician, he wrote a number of letters and pamphlets on political issues - including this one to William Pitt on our place in Europe and to advise against going to war with France. An argument that still holds relevance 200 years on. This second edition contains, amongst corrections and enlargements, a postscript reacting to the many changes that occured in the interrim period between first publication.

Disbound. (4), 72pp. ESTC T37756. With the 3-page Postscript added to the second edition.

8vo. Rather dampstained along leading edges with some old paper repairs, titlepage laid down. Disbound. Early signature of Wm Johnson Edenson on titlepage. A sound but fragile copy. [4], 72pp. ESTC T37755, the variant with the final sentence set in two, not three, lines. 'Our prosperity depends on commerce; commerce requires peace, and all the world is at war - this is the short and melancholy history of our situation.'.

Disbound, no binding. 72 pp. Second edition, Corrected and enlarged. James Currie (1756-1805) was a Scottish physician and abolitionist. Currie, writing as Jasper Wilson, calls for an end to the Revolution in France, and criticizes the congress at Antwerp for not achieving peace with the French. He urges Great Britain not to get involved in a war in Europe. Sabin 104646.