(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) The Plain Question upon the Present Di

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) The Plain Question upon the Present Dispute with Our American Colonies. 12mo, modern 1/2 morocco; small hole on leaf A5 with loss of catchword. London, 1776

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first edition. "Rebellion against a benevolent Parliament pronounced unreasonable"--Howes P408. Argues that "the American dominions of this kingdom were not inflicted as a punishment upon the adventurers to the new world, they were conferred as a favour upon express stipulation." Thus, the Crown should be able to recoup its investment indefinitely. Argues that any American who craves parliamentary representation is welcome to move back to England, where they can vote all they want. Adams, American Controversy 76-112a; Sabin 63225 (this first edition not seen). No copies of the first edition are known at auction since 1920.