B22716
Shelfmark
Fk.5.01(20)
Author
Addison, Joseph
Uniform title
[Old Whig., Part 1]
Title
The old whig. Numb. 1. on the state of the peerage. With remarks upon the Plebeian.
Varying form of title
Political tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
London :, Printed: and sold by J[ames]. Roberts in Warwick-Lane; and A[nne]. Dodd at the Peacock without Temple-Bar,, [1719].
Physical description
[4], 24p ;, 21cm. (4to).
Note
Attributed to Joseph Addison (cf. DNB).
Note
With a half-title.
Note
At end of imprint in square brackets: Price 6d.
Note
Published in response to Richard Steele's 'The Plebeian'; cf. also 'The Patrician', by 'One who is neither a knight, nor a member of the House of Commons', which is sometimes attributed to Robert, Viscount Molesworth.
Note
Although numbered, suggesting it was published serially, the presentation appears to ape that of 'The Plebeian' and also suggests that these were simply numbered tracts published in response to 'The Plebeian'.
Note
Bound with twenty other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.1.
Citation/references note
NCBEL, II:1276; ESTC T115515
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Woodbridge, CT Research Publications, Inc., 1986. 1 reel ; 35mm. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 6992, no.15 ).
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Nos. 1-2 (19 Mar.-2 Apr. 1719). Woodbridge, Conn. : Research Publications International. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English newspapers ; Unit 5 : reel 214).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political tracts".
Subject
Nobility, History, Early works to 1800, Great Britain.
Subject
Great Britain (Place), Politics and government, Early works to 1800, 1714-1727.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, printer.
Added entry--name
Dodd, Anne, printer and bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, former owner.
Added entry--name
Steele, Richard
Added entry--name
One who is neither a knight, nor a member of the House of Commons
Added entry--name
Molesworth, Robert Molesworth, Viscount,
Added entry--place
England, London.
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