HARRINGTON, JAMES] The Common-Wealth of Oceana . London: D. Pakeman, 1656. First edition. Later morocco backed boards. 10 1/8 x 6 inches (26 x 16 cm); title in red and black, without portrait, [12], 239, [1], 255-286, 189-210, [2] pp. Title page and first leaf with discreet blindstamps and a few repaired tears, thumbsoiling, some wear and old dampstain to gutter, a few chipped edges, stray spotting, ink numbering to verso of title, the binding rubbed. A famous work of political theory in which Harrington envisions a commonwealth based on popular government, unheard of notions at the time. Reportedly the first edition was seized while at the printer, but the work was eventually published after Cromwell's daughter intervened with the Lord Protector. An edition with a variant publisher is noted. Pforzheimer 449; Wing H809A. C The New York City Bar Association
HARRINGTON, JAMES] The Common-Wealth of Oceana . London: D. Pakeman, 1656. First edition. Later morocco backed boards. 10 1/8 x 6 inches (26 x 16 cm); title in red and black, without portrait, [12], 239, [1], 255-286, 189-210, [2] pp. Title page and first leaf with discreet blindstamps and a few repaired tears, thumbsoiling, some wear and old dampstain to gutter, a few chipped edges, stray spotting, ink numbering to verso of title, the binding rubbed. A famous work of political theory in which Harrington envisions a commonwealth based on popular government, unheard of notions at the time. Reportedly the first edition was seized while at the printer, but the work was eventually published after Cromwell's daughter intervened with the Lord Protector. An edition with a variant publisher is noted. Pforzheimer 449; Wing H809A. C The New York City Bar Association
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