England's Calamities Discover'd: With the Proper Remedy To Restore Her Ancient Grandeur and Policy; Humbly Presented by James Whiston
London: Joseph Fox; R. Clavel; T. Minton, 1696. Paperback. 40 p.; 20 cm. Signatures: E4 (4to). Disbound. "Printed for the Author, and are to be sold by Joseph Fox in Westminster-Hall, R. Clavel at the Peacock in Fleetstreet, and T. Minton, at the Anchor under the Royal Exchange." The author, James Whiston (1637?-1707), criticizes the generally accepted practice of selling offices, in particular the gaolership of Newgate Prison. ESTC R15115; Wing W1686. Scarce. In Good+ Condition: title page lightly soiled; closed 1-cm. tear from fore-edge of title page; creasing and chipping along fore-edges of first few leaves; minor soiling along edges of final few leaves; otherwise, clean and solid. Good +. Item #010354
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