![BYFIELD, Nathaniel (1653-1733) and Increase MATHER (1639-1723). An Account of the Late Revolution in New-England. Together With the Declaration of the Gentlemen, Merchants, and Inhabitants of Boston, and the Country Adjacent... London: Ric[hard] Chiswell, 1689.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/NYR/2012_NYR_02622_0019_000(byfield_nathaniel_and_increase_mather_an_account_of_the_late_revolutio073757).jpg?w=1)
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BYFIELD, Nathaniel (1653-1733) and Increase MATHER (1639-1723). An Account of the Late Revolution in New-England. Together With the Declaration of the Gentlemen, Merchants, and Inhabitants of Boston, and the Country Adjacent... London: Ric[hard] Chiswell, 1689.
4o (190 x 144 mm). 20 pages. Title within printed double-ruled border. 19th-century half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, OF THE FIRST ANDROS TRACT. A highly significant work for the early history of New England, RECORDING ONE OF THE FIRST AMERICAN REBELLIONS AGAINST BRITISH AUTHORITY. In the spring of 1689, Sir Edmund Andros (1637-1714), the governor of Massachusetts appointed by Charles II, was overthrown as a result of his overbearing rule and attempt to tax the inhabitants; as there was no representative assembly, the colonists contended this measure was a violation of the Magna Carta. This pamphlet is intended to justify their rebellious act, and strongly states the colonists' loyalty to the British Crown. Following Byfield's text is a printing of Increase Mather's The Declaration of the Gentlemen (pp. 7-19). The final page prints the letter to Andros, signed in type by prominent Boston citizens including Simon Bradstreet, Waite Winthrop and others, demanding the surrender of the government "otherwise we are assured they will endeavour the taking of the Fortification by storm, if any opposition be made."
Byfield describes the uprising in Boston which led to the capture and imprisonment of Gov. Andros and his associates, including Andros' attempt to escape disguised as a woman. As many as fifteen hundred men in arms appeared at the town square, to support the revolution against Andros. This work also contains the Declaration of the Inhabitants of Boston outlining their grievances, and a one-page Proclamation, signed by Simon Bradstreet, Waite Winthrop and others, indicating the willingness of the rebels to await a new appointment from England. Alden & Landis 698/28; Church 708; JCB (1) 1372; Sabin 9708; Wing B-6379.
4o (190 x 144 mm). 20 pages. Title within printed double-ruled border. 19th-century half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, OF THE FIRST ANDROS TRACT. A highly significant work for the early history of New England, RECORDING ONE OF THE FIRST AMERICAN REBELLIONS AGAINST BRITISH AUTHORITY. In the spring of 1689, Sir Edmund Andros (1637-1714), the governor of Massachusetts appointed by Charles II, was overthrown as a result of his overbearing rule and attempt to tax the inhabitants; as there was no representative assembly, the colonists contended this measure was a violation of the Magna Carta. This pamphlet is intended to justify their rebellious act, and strongly states the colonists' loyalty to the British Crown. Following Byfield's text is a printing of Increase Mather's The Declaration of the Gentlemen (pp. 7-19). The final page prints the letter to Andros, signed in type by prominent Boston citizens including Simon Bradstreet, Waite Winthrop and others, demanding the surrender of the government "otherwise we are assured they will endeavour the taking of the Fortification by storm, if any opposition be made."
Byfield describes the uprising in Boston which led to the capture and imprisonment of Gov. Andros and his associates, including Andros' attempt to escape disguised as a woman. As many as fifteen hundred men in arms appeared at the town square, to support the revolution against Andros. This work also contains the Declaration of the Inhabitants of Boston outlining their grievances, and a one-page Proclamation, signed by Simon Bradstreet, Waite Winthrop and others, indicating the willingness of the rebels to await a new appointment from England. Alden & Landis 698/28; Church 708; JCB (1) 1372; Sabin 9708; Wing B-6379.