[SWIFT, Jonathan?] or [MANLEY, Mary de la Rivière?]

A True Relation of the Several Facts and Circumstances of the Intended Riot and Tumult on Queen Elizabeth's Birth-Day

London: 1712. 16pp. Trimmed close, minor toning. Good.

Disbound.

An anonymous political work that has been attributed over the centuries to both Jonathan Swift and Mary de la Rivière Manley. Most sources identify Manley as the author; she was an English author and pamphleteer who was famous for presenting political screeds disguised as romances or satire. A rare pamphlet, either in institutions or the market.

ESTC N45508.

Item #34981

Price: $400.00