Stat Nominis Umbra.

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2 vols. pp.xxxv+274; v+[i]+318+[2, ads]. Contemporary mottled calf, spines framed with gilt border, smooth spines with gilt decoration and two black morocco labels, marbled endpapers and edges. Engraved title-page dated dated 1797. 2 engraved titles, 21 engraved portraits (including 2 frontispieces), and 69 vignettes (some repeats). Upper joint starting and with tiny hole, others a bit tender, generally a beautifully bound set in very good condition. A handsome set of these controversial political letterse which in the past have been attributed to Burke, Paine, and Franklin. The letters of "Junius," originally appearing in the "Public Advertiser" from November of 1768 to January of 1772, represent one of the great mysteries of English literature. No author ever claimed credit for these letters, though they were ascribed to every prominent Whig of the period. Sir Philip Francis (1740-1818), who was a clerk in the War Office when the "Junius" letters were written, is generally considered to be the mystery writer, though he denied this association to the end of his life. This edition prints Junius's "Dedication to the English Nation", boldly stating support for republicanism and freedom of the press. Junius's letters are now considered "a classic of English political commentary" characterised by "high Whig philosophy" combined with "one of the most effective uses of slanderous polemic ever employed" (ODNB) in attacking the policies of George III and his government under the Duke of Grafton and Lord North.

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Stat Nominis Umbra.

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LondonPrinted by T. Bensley .

Fecha de publicación

1801

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