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1792229195Johann Michael Mauke Jena 1792. Hardcover mit Lederrücken und -ecken Nur Zweite Abtheilung dritter Band. Zustand: keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten bestoßen. Keine Flecken. Johann Michael Mauke, Jena, hardcover
1790159535Holland: NP 1790. Hardcover. Very Good. ARMORIAL SHIELDS. An unusual collection of 13 engraved plates identical unnumbered and each with twelve blank 'shields' for the owner to create their own armorial. The shields are set within a decorative framework and the first five have been completed in pen and ink by an early owner. The families are Poulle Rademaker Edinge Dugardin and de Buure. In very good clean condition and bound in late 19th century linen backed marbled boards. The plates do not have any note of engraver or printer. 300mm x 258mm. Dutch c1790. ~ Origin and dating of the paper is possible on the basis of the watermark "I Villedary" with a Fleur de Lys. This watermark belongs to the well-known French paper maker Jean Villedary who in the middle of the 18th century was employed in France and in Angouleme whose paper was exported to Holland. From 1758 Villedary also had a paper mill in Hattem in Overijssel where he paper produced for the Dutch market. <br/> <br/> NP hardcover
1780317188Johann Benedict Mezler Stutgart 1780. Hardcover kartoniert mit Lederrücken und -ecken Farbrundumschnitt ohne Schutzumschlag Zustand: Keine Eintragungen ein Vorsatzblatt fehlt leicht braunfleckig. Rücken Ecken Kanten sind berieben/bestoßen. Johann Benedict Mezler, Stutgart, hardcover
178067630Printed in the UK: John Bryce Glasgow 1780. 1780 edition. Leather over boards. As described. Hardcover full original leather over boards. 12mo. xxiv 530; iv 152 2 pp. Unillustrated. Six compartment spine with five raised ribs. Leather label with blind stamped short title in compartment two. Previous owner's ink inscription Mr. Wm Crawford/ Mr. Crawford Wing on the front pastedown. Flyleaf front and back missing. Lightly foxed and age toned throughout but still easily legible. Pages iii/iv first sequence missing a triangular section of the leaf along the fore edge roughly 2 x 6 cm Last two leaves publisher's adverts are torn 2/3 along the gutter from the top. Binding is strong with slight flair. Spine and boards are worn creased bumped and chipped. Condition as described. John Bryce, Glasgow unknown
17753823<p>The complete text of the <em>Causes and Necessity of their Taking Up Arms</em> appears on pages 2 and 3 of the newspaper.</p><p>The Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on May 10 1775 only about seven months after the First Continental Congress had adjourned. But with the battles at Lexington and Concord occurring in April 1775 hostilities had begun and the Congress needed to act. The action was the issuance on July 6 of the "Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms" a pivotal founding document that laid out the colonies' justification for war while making it clear that it was a defensive action and not a declaration of independence.</p><p>An initial draft of the <em>Causes </em>was rejected by the Congress as being too harsh. Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson produced the new draft which the Congress approved. In the end the <em>Causes</em> was a masterful blend of airing grievances and reaching out for reconciliation while also clearly stating that independence was on the table if necessary.</p><p>While the British Parliament was the primary intended audience of the <em>Causes</em> it was also critical that the document satisfy the strongly divided Congress itself. At the time there was extreme tension between those advocating for independence and those in favor of a peaceful reconciliation. The final document provided enough justification to satisfy both sides - and allowed the journey to nationhood to continue to the next watershed moment the Declaration of Independence just a year later.</p><p>In addition to the important publication of the <em>Causes</em> this issue of the Virginia Gazette includes a brief mention debunking a report of an engagement in the days following that at Bunker Hill. It also prints "General Gage's false and audacious account of the late battle near Boston Bunker Hill."</p><p>As an aside it should be noted that during 1775 there were <u>three newspapers</u> all named the <em>Virginia Gazette</em> and all published concurrently in Williamsburg. They are easily distinguished by their respective publishers Pinkney in the case of the offered newspaper.</p><p>A rare and important paper very nicely preserved.</p><p><strong>Reference: </strong> Brigham <em>History and Bibliography of American Newspapers 1690 1820</em> noting holdings only at Library of Congress and New York Historical Society.</p><p><strong>Condition: </strong>Disbound; untrimmed. Expected age toning. Small ink blot in masthead and a spot of foxing to the first leaf. Overall a very good example.</p><p>ICN 7811.</p> John Pinkney