![[FIELDING, Henry]. A Dialogue Between a Gentleman of London, Agent for two Court Candidates, and an Honest Alderman of the Country Party. Wherein the Grievances under which the Nation at present groans are fairly and impartially laid open and considered. London: M. Cooper, 1747.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2015/NYR/2015_NYR_12435_0075_000(fielding_henry_a_dialogue_between_a_gentleman_of_london_agent_for_two114015).jpg?w=1)
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[FIELDING, Henry]. A Dialogue Between a Gentleman of London, Agent for two Court Candidates, and an Honest Alderman of the Country Party. Wherein the Grievances under which the Nation at present groans are fairly and impartially laid open and considered. London: M. Cooper, 1747.
8° (198 x 114 mm). (Lacks half-title.) Contemporary mottled calf gilt, morocco spine label reading “Political Pamphlets 1729 ? 47”. Provenance: Charles Hamilton (armorial bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. The mischievous title was meant to mislead the opposition (or “Country Party”) into believing it supported their cause. Battestin calls this “the most skillful of all HF’s serious political writings” (Fielding Companion, p. 175). Cross III, p.315.
[Bound after:]
The Conduct of the Allies and Management of the War Impartially Examined. London: M. Cooper, 1744. 58 pages. -- Popular Prejudice concerning Partiality to the Interests of Hanover. London: M. Cooper, 1743. 62 pages. -- [LYTTELTON, George]. Considerations upon the present State of Our Affairs. London: T. Cooper, 1739. 70 pages. - [GORDON, Thomas]. An Appeal to the Unprejudiced, Concerning… Spain. London: T. Cooper, 1739. 62 pages. -- Articles of Impeachment of High Treason… against Robert, . London: John Trott, 1739. 80 pages. All bound without half-titles.
8° (198 x 114 mm). (Lacks half-title.) Contemporary mottled calf gilt, morocco spine label reading “Political Pamphlets 1729 ? 47”. Provenance: Charles Hamilton (armorial bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. The mischievous title was meant to mislead the opposition (or “Country Party”) into believing it supported their cause. Battestin calls this “the most skillful of all HF’s serious political writings” (Fielding Companion, p. 175). Cross III, p.315.
[Bound after:]
The Conduct of the Allies and Management of the War Impartially Examined. London: M. Cooper, 1744. 58 pages. -- Popular Prejudice concerning Partiality to the Interests of Hanover. London: M. Cooper, 1743. 62 pages. -- [LYTTELTON, George]. Considerations upon the present State of Our Affairs. London: T. Cooper, 1739. 70 pages. - [GORDON, Thomas]. An Appeal to the Unprejudiced, Concerning… Spain. London: T. Cooper, 1739. 62 pages. -- Articles of Impeachment of High Treason… against Robert, . London: John Trott, 1739. 80 pages. All bound without half-titles.