Sep 28, 2023 - Sale 2646

Sale 2646 - Lot 16

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) Josiah Tucker. Group of 4 pamphlets by a notable British supporter of American independence. Each 8vo, disbound or in wrappers; generally minor wear. Glocester, England: R. Raikes, 1774-1776
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Josiah Tucker (1713-1799) was a Welsh minister who wrote frequently in support of American independence. Offered here are 4 of his works:

"Four Tracts on Political and Commercial Subjects." Second edition. 224 pages; original wrappers; uncut. In modern cloth folding case. 1774.

"Tract V. The Respective Pleas and Arguments of the Mother Country, and of the Colonies, Distinctly Set Forth." Second edition. 60 pages; disbound. In modern cloth folding case. 1776.

"A Letter to Edmund Burke, Esq. . . . in Answer to his Printed Speech." Second edition. 58, [2] pages, original wrappers. 1775.

"A Series of Answers to Certain Popular Objections, against Separating from the Rebellious Colonies." xv, [viii]-108, [11] pages; modern wrappers. 1776.

Adams, American Controversy 74-80b, 75-146b, 75-145b, 76-156; Howes T384, T390, T387, T391.