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A view of the controversy between Great-Britain and her colonies : including a mode of determining their present disputes, finally and effectually; and of preventing all future contentions : in a letter, to the author of A full vindication of the measures of the Congress, from the calumnies of their enemies
A view of the controversy between Great-Britain and her colonies : including a mode of determining their present disputes, finally and effectually; and of preventing all future contentions : in a letter, to the author of A full vindication of the measures of the Congress, from the calumnies of their enemies / by A.W. Farmer, author of Free thoughts. New York, printed ; |a London : Reprinted for Richardson and Urquhart, at the Royal Exchange, 1775.
Dated on p. 90: December 24, 1774.
Originally published: New York : Rivington, 1774.
"That ... Seabury was the author of the ... [three] pamphlets signed A.W. Farmer, there is no longer any doubt; but through an error of judgment ... their authorship has been attributed to some of his contemporaries, notably to Isaac Wilkins."--Samuel Seabury. Letters of a Westchester farmer ... ed. ... by C.W. Vance. 1930, p. 19.
Sometimes attributed to Seabury and Wilkins jointly.
Rockefeller Library copy lacks half-titlte.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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The History of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Mississippi, East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia: containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure, and other particulars, sufficient to render it a complete Indian system. With observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, &c. Also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions - The benefits of colonising Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians - And the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the Mother Country
The History of the American Indians : particularly those nations adjoining to the Mississippi, East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia: containing an account of their origin, language, manners, religious and civil customs, laws, form of government, punishments, conduct in war and domestic life, their habits, diet, agriculture, manufactures, diseases and method of cure, and other particulars, sufficient to render it a complete Indian system. With observations on former historians, the conduct of our colony governors, superintendents, missionaries, &c. Also an appendix, containing a description of the Floridas, and the Missisippi lands, with their productions - The benefits of colonising Georgiana, and civilizing the Indians - And the way to make all the colonies more valuable to the Mother Country / by James Adair, Esquire, a trader with the Indians, and resident in their country for forty years. London : Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, in the Poultry, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Page 102 wrongly numbered 101.
Pages 1-220 contain arguments on the descent of the American Indians from the Jews; pages 221-374 contain accounts of the Katahba, Cheerake, Muskohge, Choktah, and Chikkasah nations; pages 376-448 contain general observation; pages 449-464 contain an appendix, "Advice to statesmen; shewing the advantages of mutual affection between Great Britain and the North American Colonies.
"A Map of the American Indian Nations, adjoining to the Missisippi, West & East Florida, Georgia, S. & N. Carolina, Virginia. &c." engraved by John Lodge.
Signatures: {*}2, A-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Nnn4
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An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors : Occasioned by a piece, intituled, "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775."
An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors : Occasioned by a piece, intituled, "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." : [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]. Philadelphia : Printed for John Douglas M'Dougal, 1775.
Attributed to Anthony Benezet in Shipton & Mooney.
Signatures: [A]⁴ B-G⁴.
"An appendix: containing such extracts from the proceedings of the government at home, and the assemblies of the colonies, as tend to prove the truth of the facts asserted in the foregoing address."--pages 21-56.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, esq., on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775
Speech of Edmund Burke, esq., on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775. The Second Edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Title vignette.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, esq., on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775
Speech of Edmund Burke, esq., on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775. The Third Edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Title vignette.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. London : Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Errata: page [1] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The second edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
"Price two shillings."
Rockefeller Library has the second state.
Rockefeller Library from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The third edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Printer's device on t.p.
"Price two shillings."
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition. Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
"Price two shillings."
Printers' device on title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774
Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Edition statement within single rules.
"Price two shillings."
Printers' device on title page.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Travels through the middle settlements in North-America : In the years 1759 and 1760. With observations upon the state of the colonies
Travels through the middle settlements in North-America : In the years 1759 and 1760. With observations upon the state of the colonies /by the Rev. Andrew Burnaby, A.M. Vicar of Greenwich. London : Printed for T. Payne, at the Mews-Gate, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Author's travels extended from Virginia to New England. "Diary of the weather", January-December, l760, transmitted from Williamsburg, Virginia, by Francis Fauquier: p. 95-106.
Errata list page [1] at end.
Page [2] at end blank.
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The address of the people of Great Britain to the inhabitants of America
The address of the people of Great Britain to the inhabitants of America. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXV [1775].
"Price 1 s." within square brackets on half-title page.
"This address is said, and believed, to have been written by Sir J. D. and printed at the public expence, to be distributed in America."--Monthly review, June 1775, v.52, p. 540.
In this edition press figure on p. 28: 5, and the footnote on p. 49 comprises one line only.
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The dying negro : a poem
The dying negro a poem. The third edition, corrected and enlarged. London : printed for W. Flexney, opposite Gray's-Inn-Gate, Holborn; J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; and J. Robson, in New Bond-Street, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Anonymous. By Thomas Day and John Bicknell.
"Price one shilling and six-pence" in square brackets on title page.
Engraved title vignette by Isaac Taylor after Egginton.
Dedicated to Jean Jacques Rousseau on page iv.
Advertisement on p. [i].
Signatures: a-b²B-G².
Rockefeller Library copy has been trimmed affecting the first line of the title.
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The duty of standing fast in our spiritual and temporal liberties : a sermon, preached in Christ-Church, July 7th, 1775, before the First battalion of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, and now published at their request
The duty of standing fast in our spiritual and temporal liberties : a sermon, preached in Christ-Church, July 7th, 1775, before the First battalion of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, and now published at their request / by the Reverend Jacob Duché, M.A. Philadelphia : Printed and sold by James Humphreys, Junior, the corner of Black-Horse Alley, Front-Street, MDCCLXXV [1775].
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The American vine, a sermon, preached in Christ-Church, Philadelphia, before the Honourable Continental Congress, July 20th, 1775. Being the day recommended by them for a general fast throughout the united English colonies of America.
The American vine, a sermon, preached in Christ-Church, Philadelphia, before the Honourable Continental Congress, July 20th, 1775. Being the day recommended by them for a general fast throughout the united English colonies of America / by the Reverend Jacob Duché, A.M. Philadelphia : Printed by James Humphreys, Junior, MDCCLXXV [1775].Two states of gathering B noted. In one, B1, B2 are signed C, B2. In another, B1, B2 are signed B, C2. Two states of gatherings C and D noted. The first has "shine" for "descend" on p. 29, line 20, and an erratum note on p. 34 correcting this error. The second has "descend" on p. 29, and no erratum note. Evans Early American Imprint Series updated 20111101.
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The substance of the evidence on the petition presented by the West-India planters and merchants to the Hon. House of Commons : |b as it was introduc'd at the bar, and summ'd up by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775
The substance of the evidence on the petition presented by the West-India planters and merchants to the Hon. House of Commons : |b as it was introduc'd at the bar, and summ'd up by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775 / by Mr. Glover on Thursday the 16th of March, 1775. London : Printed by H. S. Woodfall, for T. Cadell, in the Strand; and sold by J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-yard.
"Price one shilling."--in square brackets on half-title page.
On the question of commercial relations between the British West Indies and the thirteen colonies.
Another edition, published the same year, has title, "The evidence delivered on the petition [etc.]" and includes the testimony of the two witnesses Walker and Ellis, which is omitted from the present edition.
Errata --title page verso.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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Taxation No Tyranny : an Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Congress
Taxation No Tyranny : an Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Congress. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXV.
Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
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A Second appeal to the justice and interests of the people, on the measures respecting America
A Second appeal to the justice and interests of the people, on the measures respecting America / by the author of the first. London, |b Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, Piccadilly, 1775.
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
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A speech intended to have been delivered in the House of Commons : in support of the petition from the general Congress at Philadelphia
A speech intended to have been delivered in the House of Commons : in support of the petition from the general Congress at Philadelphia / by the author of An appeal to the justice and interests of Great Britain. London : Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, in Piccadilly, MDCCLXXV [1775].
With a half-title.
Signatures: [A]², B-I⁴, K² (verso of K² blank).
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy stamped "M. J. Kohler ..."--title page.
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An address to the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland : on the present important crisis of affairs
An address to the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland : on the present important crisis of affairs / by Catharine Macaulay. The third edition. London : Printed, New-York reprinted by John Holt, in Water Street, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Signatures: [A]-B⁴.
Type ornaments: half-title.
Type size smaller sig. B.
The top edge has been trimmed too closely cropping the text on several pages including "An" from the t.p.
Rockefeller Library copy inscribed: "Benj. Hotchkiss, his book, New York, July 7(?), 1776; Enoch Turrel, Know...; Samuel Down Cook --half t.p.
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A Sermon on the present situation of American affairs : preached in Christ-Church, June 23, 1775. At the request of the officers of the Third Battalion of the City of Philadelphia, and District of Southwark.
A Sermon on the present situation of American affairs : preached in Christ-Church, June 23, 1775. At the request of the officers of the Third Battalion of the City of Philadelphia, and District of Southwark / by William Smith, D.D. Provost of the College in that City.
Philadelphia : Printed and sold by James Humphreys, Junior, the corner of Black-Horse Alley, Front-Street, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Introduction signed: John Cadwalader, Colonel.
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An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who, by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views, are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit for these kingdoms
An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who, by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views, are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit for these kingdoms / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Advertisements: p. [1-2] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley.
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An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide, whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit of these kingdoms
An humble address and earnest appeal to those respectable personages in Great-Britain and Ireland : who by their great and permanent interest in landed property, their liberal education, elevated rank, and enlarged views are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide, whether a connection with, or a separation from the continental colonies of America, be most for the national advantage, and the lasting benefit of these kingdoms / by Josiah Tucker ... Second edition, corrected. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Advertisements: p. [1-2] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley.
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A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed speech said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775
A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed speech said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775 / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Signatures: A-G⁴ H².
A reply to Edmund Burke's Speech ... on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies.
Publisher's advertisements: [2] p. at end.
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A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed Speech, said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775
A letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. : member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c. in answer to his printed Speech, said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of March, 1775 / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. Second edition, corrected. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXV [1775].
Edition statement precedes statement of responsibility on title page.
"Price one shilling."
Signatures: A-G⁴ H².
Publisher's advertisements: pages [1-2] at end.
Rockefeller Library bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.