Three speeches against continuing the army, &c. as they were spoken in the House of Commons the last session of parliament. To which are added, the reasons given by the Lords, who protested against the bill for punishing mutiny and desertion
London: printed for William Johnson at the Bible in Cornhill, 1718. First edition, 8vo in 4s, pp. 46, [2]; original printed paper self-wrappers, stitched, as issued; light soiling, touch of foxing to top edge, contemporary manuscript note on title and section title pages with ink notes by an early owner identifying otherwise anonymous authors; good or better. The speeches broadly argue that "a standing army in time of peace will necessarily impede the free execution of the laws of the land." Item #67069
Price: $150.00
