Raynors HCA 2016-10
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Booklet, “THE DECLARATION BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA ...”, London. 1775. vi,[3]-32pp. Modern half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt. Titlepage soiled, two drawings on final page (below the text). Tanned. Very good. One of three London editions of this important collection of Congressional papers, including the declaration of Congress issued July 6, 1775, giving reasons for taking up arms; the address to the twelve colonies on July 8, calling for support, and the Olive Branch Petition, the last attempt at conciliation, issued September 4, 1775. The first document appeared in several American editions before the British, but none combined with the Olive Branch petition. "This London edition was secretly issued, with no printer shown, as propaganda for American sympathizers" - Howes. The titlepage instructs: "read with candour; judge with impartiality." This edition includes a "prefatory address from the London Association to the Public."
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