The Crisis, or, A Discourse representing, from the most Authentick Records, the Just Causes of the late Happy Revolution and the several Settlements of the Crowns of England and Scotland on Her Majesty; and on the Demise of Her Majesty without issue, upon the Most Illustrious Princess Sophia, Electress and Dutchess Dowager of Hanover, and the Heirs of her Body being Protestants; by previous Acts of both Parliaments of the late Kingdoms of England and Scotland; and confirmed by the Parliament of Great Britain : with some Seasonable Remarks on the Danger of a Popish Successor

Steele, Richard

Published by Printed by Sam. Buckley; and sold by Ferd. Burleigh, in Amen-Corner, London, 1714

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First edition, second issues (with date "1714" in imprint). [2], vii, [1], 37, [1, ad] pp. 1 vols. 4to. Also issued with the date 1713 in imprint; the setting of type is the same throughout in both issues. With Queen Anne s health worsening, Steele wrote this anonymous attack on the Tory ministry for its seeming lack of concern over rumors of a possible Catholic succession; his pamphlet was answered by The Publick Spirit of the Whigs, by Jonathan Swift, and shortly thereafter Steele was expelled from Parliament on charges of sedition. [with:] THE FRENCH FAITH REPRESENTED IN THE PRESENT STATE OF DUNKIRK. A Letter to the Examiner, in Defence of Mr. S____e. 20 pp. 4to, London: Printed and sold by F. Burleigh, 1714. First edition. Uncut sheets, sewn. Lacking map. ESTC T70286. ESTC T34402; Rothschild 1950; Kress 2931 Uncut sheets, disbound and laid into contemporary marbled wrappers with stabmarks; in folding cloth box. Title soiled, final leaf repaired (text unaffected), A2 with marginal tear [2], vii, [1], 37, [1, ad] pp. 1 vols. 4to First edition, second issues (with date "1714" in imprint). Seller Inventory # 260358

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Title: The Crisis, or, A Discourse representing, ...

Publisher: Printed by Sam. Buckley; and sold by Ferd. Burleigh, in Amen-Corner, London

Publication Date: 1714

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition