(ENGLAND 1689) The Declaration of the Lords Spiritual and T

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FIRST PRINTING OF THE ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS (ENGLAND--1689.) The Declaration of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons Assembled at Westminster. 3 pages, 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, on one sheet. Folio, disbound; short marginal tear on first leaf, inked additional page number, lacking initial sheet with half-title and order to print. [London, 1689]

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William, Prince of Orange, invaded England in 1688 in the Glorious Revolution, sending King James to flight. This declaration of rights drafted by the House of Commons was presented to William and Mary on 13 February. It is printed here with William's 15 February assent: "I had no other intention in coming hither, than to preserve your religion, laws, and liberties; so you may be sure, that I shall endeavor to support them." The declaration was later ratified in December 1689, and remains a cornerstone of British law. Wing E-1489.