JOHNSON, Samuel

An Argument Proving, that the Abrogation of King James by the People of England from the Regal Throne, and the promotion of the Prince of Orange, One of the Royal Family, to the Throne of the Kingdom in his Stead, was According to the Constitution of the English Government, and Prescribed by it. In Opposition to all the False and Treacherous Hypotheses, of Usurpation, Conquest, Desertion, and of Taking the Powers that are upon Content.

London: Privately Printed, 1692.

Tall 8vo, slim 52 pages, the last leaf is a "catalogue" of the author's books, top margin trimmed unevenly - not effecting the text, slim 8vo, rebound in blue boards, spine chipped. London: Privately Printed, 1692. Very good (+). Wing 821.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(+)
Edition: First
Language: English

Price: $400.00

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