[Rarebooks] FS: "The Case of Richard Steele" London: 1714. An attempt to censor his writing when he was an MP

[Kenneth Karmiole]

Steele, Richard. THE CASE OF RICHARD STEELE, ESQ; Being an Impartial Account of the Proceedings Against Him. In a Letter to a Friend. London: Printed for J. Roberts. 1714. Sm. 8vo. 36pp. 19th c. 1/2 calf over tan linen (a bit spotted), rebacked, orig. worn spine laid down, later red morocco spine label (minor chip).    $250.00 (trade discount allowed)
An attempt to censor the writing of Richard Steele (1672-1729) who at that time was a member of the House of Commons. Note: This is the 36pp version (not 32pp) with "price 6d." in the imprint. ESTC T20113

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