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A dialogue concerning the slavery of the Africans : shewing it to be the duty and interest of the American states to emancipate all their African slaves : with an address to the owners of such slaves : dedicated to the Honourable the Continental Congress : to which is prefixed, the institution of the society, in New-York, for promoting the manumission of slaves, and protecting such of them as have been, or may be, liberated
A dialogue concerning the slavery of the Africans : shewing it to be the duty and interest of the American states to emancipate all their African slaves : with an address to the owners of such slaves : dedicated to the Honourable the Continental Congress : to which is prefixed, the institution of the society, in New-York, for promoting the manumission of slaves, and protecting such of them as have been, or may be, liberated. [2nd ed.]. [New York] : Norwich, printed by Judah P. Spooner, 1776, New-York, re-printed for Robert Hodge, 1785.
Attributed to Hopkins by Evans.
Signatures: A-F⁶.
"An address to the owners of Negro slaves, in the American colonies": pages [61]-69.
"Appendix to the second edition of the Dialogue, concerning the slavery of the Africans": pages 69-71.
Bookseller's advertisement, page 72.
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An oration delivered at the state-house, in Philadelphia : to a very numerous audience; on Thursday the 1st of August, 1776
An oration delivered at the state-house, in Philadelphia : |b to a very numerous audience; on Thursday the 1st of August, 1776 / by Samuel Adams, Member of the **** ********** the General Congress of The ****** ****** of America. London printed, London reprinted for : E. Johnson, No. 4, Ludgate-Hill, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
"Of this oration [never delivered], there was no Philadelphia edition [in spite of its being indicated by title-page]; it was, in fact a London forgery designed to show that the colonies were bent on independence."-- Howes, p. 15. No such oration was given by Adams.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of Jay Snider with his bookplate.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
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The true interest of Britain, set forth in regard to the colonies : and the only means of living in peace and harmony with them, including five different plans, for effecting this desirable event / by Jos. Tucker ... to which is added by the printer, A few more words, on the freedom of the press in America.
The true interest of Britain, set forth in regard to the colonies : and the only means of living in peace and harmony with them, including five different plans, for effecting this desirable event / by Jos. Tucker ... to which is added by the printer, A few more words, on the freedom of the press in America. Philadelphia : Printed and Sold, by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
A reprint of Tract 4 of the author's Four tracts, together with two sermons, on political and commercial subjects, Glocester, England, 1774.
Signatures: pi1 A-H⁴ I⁴( -I4).
"A few more words, on the freedom of the press, addressed by the printer, to the friends of liberty in America": pages [1-2] at end.
"A short answer to some criticism": pages [3-4] at end.
Bookseller's advertisements: pages [5-6] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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A series of answers to certain popular objections against separating from the rebellious colonies, and discarding them entirely : being the concluding tract of the Dean of Glocester, on the subject of American affairs.
A series of answers to certain popular objections against separating from the rebellious colonies, and discarding them entirely : being the concluding tract of the Dean of Glocester, on the subject of American affairs. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Advertisements:pages [6-11] at end.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley.
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Four tracts on political and commercial subjects
Four tracts on political and commercial subjects / by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Dean of Glocester. The third edition. Glocester : Printed by R. Raikes, and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand, London, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Edition statement precedes author statement on title page.
With a half-title.
Signatures: A-O⁸.
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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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, D.D., Dean of Glocester. The third edition, corrected. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Table on folded leaf has caption that reads: "An account of the value of the exports from England to Germany and Holland."
Signatures: A-M⁴.
"Price 1s. 6d."
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James S. Copley with his bookplate.
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A further examination of our present American measures and of the reasons and the principles on which they are founded
A further examination of our present American measures and of the reasons and the principles on which they are founded / by the author of Considerations on the measures carrying on with respect to the British colonies in North-America. Bath : Printed by R. Cruttwell for R. Baldwin, Pater-noster-Row; and E. and C. Dilly, in the Poultry, London, MDCCLXVI [1776].
Signatures: pi1 [A]² B-R⁸.
Errata: page [6] at beginning.
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
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The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America : being an answer to the Declaration of the General Congress
The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America : being an answer to the Declaration of the General Congress. The third edition with additions. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Published anonymously at the instance of the British government. Authorship also attributed to Sir John Dalrymple and the Lord George Germain.
"A declaration by the representatives of the United Colonies of North America ... setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms," dated July 6, 1775. pages 89-96.
"Acts establishing the supremacy of Parliament over America."--pages 87-88.
With a half-title.
"Price one shilling and six-pence."--half-title.
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An oration in memory of General Montgomery, and of the officers and soldiers, who fell with him, December 31, 1775, before Quebec : Drawn up (and delivered February 19th, 1776) At the desire of the Hounourable Continental Congress
An oration in memory of General Montgomery, and of the officers and soldiers, who fell with him, December 31, 1775, before Quebec : Drawn up (and delivered February 19th, 1776) At the desire of the Hounourable Continental Congress / by William Smith, D.D. Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. London : Philadelphia, printed; London, reprinted for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-house in Piccadilly, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
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Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principles of Government and the Justice Policy of the War with America. To Which is Added, An Appendix, Containing A State of the National Debt, an Estimate of the Money drawn from the Public by the Taxes, and an Account of the National Income and Expenditure since the last War.
Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principles of Government and the Justice Policy of the War with America. To Which is Added, An Appendix, Containing A State of the National Debt, an Estimate of the Money drawn from the Public by the Taxes, and an Account of the National Income and Expenditure since the last War. London Printed, 1776. Re printed and Sold by John Dunlap, at the Newest Printing-Office in Market-Street, MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
Signatures: 8vo.: [A]-I⁴
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A letter to the Reverend Josiah Tucker, D.D., Dean of Glocester, in answer to his Humble address and earnest appeal, &c. with a postscript, in which the present war against America is shewn to be the effect, not of the causes assigned by him and others, but of a fixed plan of administration, founded in system : the landed opposed to the commercial interest of the state, being as the means in order to the end
A letter to the Reverend Josiah Tucker, D.D., Dean of Glocester, in answer to his Humble address and earnest appeal, &c. with a postscript, in which the present war against America is shewn to be the effect, not of the causes assigned by him and others, but of a fixed plan of administration, founded in system : the landed opposed to the commercial interest of the state, being as the means in order to the end / by Samuel Estwick, L.L.D. Assistant Agent for the Island of Barbadoes. London : Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Errata: p. [1] at end.
Booksellers' advertisements: p. [1-3] at end.
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American independence the interest and glory of Great Britain; : containing arguments which prove, that not only in taxation, but in trade, manufactures, and government, the colonies are entitled to an entire independency on the British legislature; and that it can only be by a formal declaration of these rights, and forming thereupon a friendly league with them, that the true and lasting welfare of both countries can be promoted. In a series of letters to the legislature.
American independence the interest and glory of Great Britain; : containing arguments which prove, that not only in taxation, but in trade, manufactures, and government, the colonies are entitled to an entire independency on the British legislature; and that it can only be by a formal declaration of these rights, and forming thereupon a friendly league with them, that the true and lasting welfare of both countries can be promoted. In a series of letters to the legislature. Philadelphia : Printed and sold by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVI [1776].
Reprint of original edition, London, 1774.
Library copy imperfect: all after page 120 wanting.
Library copy with bookseller's advertisement for Robert Bell before half-title (2 p.).
"Price half a Dollar." within square brackets on half-title.
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An answer to the Declaration of the American Congress
An answer to the Declaration of the American Congress. London : Printed for T. Cadell in the Strand, J. Walter, Charing-cross, and T. Sewell, near the Royal Exchange. MDCCLXXVI [1776].
With a half-title.
"Price 2s." within square brackets on the half-title.
Collation: 8vo.: A-H⁸ I² [$4(-A1,A2,I2)] signed; 66 leaves, p. [1-5] 6-7 [8] 9-12 [13] 14-117 [118-119] 120-132.
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Strictures upon the Declaration of the Congress at Philadelphia : in a letter to a noble lord, &c.
Strictures upon the Declaration of the Congress at Philadelphia : in a letter to a noble lord, London : Printed in the year 1776.
Collation: 8vo.: B-C⁸ [$4(-B1) signed]; 16 leaves, p. [1-3] 4-32.
Bookplate on front pastedown.
19th century, three quarter leather binding (probably sheep) over marbled boards. Gilt spine with title and imprint. Inside turn in stamped in gilt: Donnelley.