Of the use and abuse of Parliaments; . in two historical discourses, viz. I. A general view of government in Europe. II. A detection of the Parliaments of England, from the year 1660. In two volumes. [...]. 3049780

Of the use and abuse of Parliaments; . in two historical discourses, viz. I. A general view of government in Europe. II. A detection of the Parliaments of England, from the year 1660. In two volumes. [...].

Algernon Sidney (1622-1683)

Date

1744

Materials

Place of origin

England

Collection

Dunham Massey, Cheshire

NT 3049780

Summary

Bibliographic description

2v. ([4],332,*333-338*,[2],*333-336*,337-684,665-718p.) . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: D.7. manuscript inscription on rear flyleaf of vol. 1: 'msc'.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819).. Binding: Calf; double gilt ruled; spines double gilt ruled; red spine labels: 'Use & abuse of Parliament'.

Makers and roles

Algernon Sidney (1622-1683) James Ralph (d.1762)

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