Letters by Junius Sir Philip Francis (31 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Light tone and random foxing, light rubbing, owner's signature on title page, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Volume One only, of two volume work. Quarter leather binding with gilt spine lettering and decor, and marbled paper boards. Contemporarty political letters critical of King George III. The identity of Junius has not be definitively settled, although the consensus candidate is Sir Philip Francis. Attractive early nineteenth-century American edition of this influential work criticizing the British leaders who also provoked the American Revolution. ; xii, 210, 279 pages.

new edition. good only; 3/4" chip on spine head, v.2 edges v worn.

VOLUME I ONLY of a two volume set. Full title: JUNIUS: INCLUDING LETTERS BY THE SAME WRITER, UNDER OTHER SIGNATURES, (NOW FIRST COLLECTED.) TO WHICH ARE ADDED, HIS CONFIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. WILKES, AND HIS PRIVATE LETTERS ADDRESSED TO MR. H.S. WOODFALL. WITH A PRELIMINARY ESSAY, NOTES, FAC-SIMILES, &C. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I. STAT NOMINUS UMBRA. ix, [3], 405 pages. Hardcover; H 22.5cm x L 14.5cm. Original brown cloth, spine cloth sunned with lettering dulled to near illegibility, some staining to boards. Old pencil signature on front pastedown; occasionally mild to moderate foxing throughout; top corner of pages 141-142 creased. Two facsimile foldouts as called for with both strongly toned; three-panel foldout between pages 64-65 with tear along fold and wear along fore-edge and top edge; two panel foldout between pages 80-81. Binding is firm. Still an attractive good+ copy.

12mo. 5¼'' x 3¼''. Contains tissue frontispiece, illustrated title, title vignette (iv), 290 + ii pp. Front cover detached, spine covering missing. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. G+ green leather HB 1st thus 3 volumes. Book.

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. New Edn. xii, 263; vi, 315pp Bookplates. Outer joints tender, spine crackled, leather labels sl. chipped, corners rubbed. Size: Cr.8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. 2vol.set: HBs full leather w/red&gilt-ribbon bkmk; rubbed w/edges&corners worn; hinges cracked; some bleed-thru on endpapers; some lt.tan w/clean,tight pgs. With the aim of exposing the injustices of the administration, and highlighting the rights and freedoms of British individuals, Junius attacked many individuals highly respected with inth Whig firmament.

In-24° (143x85mm), pp. (2), IV, 290, (2), cartonatura editoriale marrone con titolo e vignetta incisa entro filetto tipografico. Antiporta incisa su acciaio con raffigurazione della promulgazione della Magna Charta. Frontespizio inciso su acciaio con vignetta allegorica della Giustizia. Ottimo esemplare a fogli chiusi. Riedizione londinese di queste celebri lettere di tendenza politica Whig assai polemiche con la politica di Giorgio III d'Inghilterra e tese a far prendere coscienza agli inglesi dei loro diritti e delle loro libertà civili. L'opera, molte volte riedita sotto lo pseudonimo Junius, è tradizionalmente ascritta a Sir Philip Francis (Dublino, 1740-1818), sebbene si siano avvicendate innumerevoli attribuzioni, più o meno caduche (perfino a Burke, a Samuel Johnson, a Benjamin Franklin). La prima lettera apparve nel Public Advertiser del novembre 1768; le restanti apparvero con periodicità discontinua sino al 1772. Rothschild I, p. 327: Though for many years the authorship of these critical political letters was disputed, it is now generally accepted to be the work of Sir Philip Francis (1740-1818). Francis was well placed in British government circles having risen through a number of promotions to a principal clerkship in the War Office. The Letters written under the name of Junius began appearing in periodicals in 1769 and ran through 1772. Having to do mostly with the Wilkes case, a cause celebre of the day, they caused quite a stir because it was evident that the writer was intimately familiar with privy information. Almost everyone of note became suspect and in fact it is only recently that the experts have tentatively agreed upon Francis as the author. Cfr. Cordasco, A Bibliography of the Letters of Junius, passim; Alvar Ellegård, Who was Junius?, Stockholm, 1962; Linde Katritzky, Johnson and The Letters of Junius; New Perspectives on an Old Enigma, New York, 1996.

Hard Cover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. New Edition. First Printing. Publisher's full leather. This is a later edition (1786) of the collected letters of "Junius," first published in 1772. "Junius' poured brilliantly slanderous invective upon Tory-minded English ministers, especially the Duke of Grafton, for a series of inconsistent measures which allegedly ruined England and drove the colonies 'into excesses little short of rebellion.' Vehement, lucid, frequently reprinted in English and colonial newspapers, the letters were polemical masterpieces with such extraordinary knowledge and appreciation of contemporary colonial opinion that they lent moral support to the early revolutionary cause. 'Junius' opposed the Tea Duty, but upheld the legality of the Stamp Act, and prophesied (Dec. 19, 1769) that the colonies aimed at independence" - Dictionary of American History. . Upper board missing, spine cracked, some foxing. Reading/binding copy only. POOR. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 394 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 12mo. 2 volumes in 1. [2], xxxii, 208, [2], 356, [38] index pp. In the publisher's red morocco-grain cloth, blind- and gilt-stamped. The text of the letters in full as first published by Woodfall in the Public Advertiser under the pseudonym of "Philo Junius". Volume has been expertly re-backed with original spine laid down. A tight and very bright copy, with contemporary ownership signature to head of first title page. (See also our item 127703: The Handwriting of Junius Professionally Investigated by Charles Chabot, Expert, with Preface and Collateral Evidence by E Twisleton).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Two volumes. 12mos. Half calf titled and decorated in gilt and marbled papercovered boards. Contemporary owner's name in each volume, tidemark on the edges of a couple of leaves in Volume Two, some rubbing and modest wear on the boards, a handsome very good set in an attractive American binding.

Leatherbound. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Cover. Small Leatherbound with marbled boards, two volumes bound as one, some wear and foxing, sewn binding.

leather_bound. 336/248,516,509 pages. 23 x 15 cm. Folding facsimiles, first published 1772 this is considered the best collected edition of these controversial letters presumably written by Sir Philip Francis to discredit the Duke of Grafton for his policy in the American colonies. SABIN 36910. "Woodfall's edition is generally regarded as the best." Later 19th century binding,raised bands, spine panels richly gilt in floral motifs. Three quarter brown morocco and marbled boards. 3 vols. Very good.

Beautifully rebound in full matching soft scarlet calf covers by Henry Sotheran & Co., Piccadilly, gilt lettering and five raised bands to the spines, elaborate inner gilt dentelles, all page edges gilt, marble paper end papers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' xxxii, 252; iv, 284 [pp]. Frontispiece and additional title page to each volume along with 19 full-page engravings. Only very minimal foxing inside the end papers, the plates being particularly clean and free from any marks, discoloration or foxing. In near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ITALY (History & Culture).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 12mo. pp. xii, 263; 1 p.l., vi, 316. contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt backs (library marks on verso of titles, marginal ink stain on p. xii Vol. I, but a nice set). armorial bookplate of Michael Tisdall, signed. "Includes 69 letters of J.E. and 14 others "written by Junius, or letters to which he replied". An a[dvertisement] maintains that the editor has restored important omissions in the author's edition.Particularly valuable for numerous and full notes not in other editions." (Cordasco) Cordasco 54. NCBEL II 1179.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Second edition. Three volumes. Contemporary (publisher's?) green quarter cloth and paper covered boards with printed paper spine labels. Chipping on the label of Volume III with loss of text, modest edgewear, else a handsome set. Largely unopened.

2 volumes. First Edition Thus and a large paper copy with wide margins, a new edition of the revised version of the "Letters," with a dedication to the English people and a preface. With engraved titles and 21 stipple engraved portraits by Ridley, Hopwood and others, the tissue guards present. Tall 8vos, bound in maroon crushed morocco over cloth covered boards, the spines with blind ruled flat bands and two gilt lettered compartments, t.e.g. xxxi, 252; iii, 284 pp. A fine set. An elegant large paper edition of a classic. The "letters of Junius" were originally contributed to the London "Public Advertiser" from the 21st of January 1769 to the 21st of January 1772 and were intended to discredit the ministry of the duke of Grafton (although their political content is of little interest now, and indeed had little effect in their time). Their interest lies in their style and the controversy regarding their authorship. In the former they imitate Swift, Bolingbroke, and Tacitus, and use those influences to perfect the popular practice of using personal abuse in political controversy. The Encyclopedia Britannica states it succinctly: "The white heat of his malignity animates the whole." The authorship mystery kept people guessing for two generations, and discussions had hardly ceased by 1910. Joseph Parkes, the author with Herman Merivale of MEMOIRS OF SIR PHILIP FRANCIS (1867), gives a list of over forty persons who had been supposed to be Junius, among them Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbon, Horace Walpole, and Charles Lee, a general in the American Revolution. Opinion has since laid responsibility solidly upon Sir Philip Francis, miscellaneous writer and sometime dean of Lismore.

Uniform matching hard back binding in nineteenth century half dark green leather with wide fold-ins, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second and fourth, tooling to the others, dated at the foot, tea green cloth sides, all page edges gilt, pale blue and rose marble paper end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of political letters critical of the government of King George III to the Public Advertiser, from 21 January 1769 to 21 January 1772 as well as several other London newspapers such as the London Evening Post. The collection of private and open letters were from an anonymous polemicist (Junius) claimed by some to be Philip Francis, as well as other letters in-reply from people to whom Junius had written between 1769 and 1772. The collection was published in two volumes in 1772 by Henry Sampson Woodfall, the owner and editor of a London newspaper, the Public Advertiser. The collection includes 69 letters, 29 to the Printer of the Public Advertiser originally intended for public readership, with the remaining 40 to individuals, then made public. It included letters written by Philo Junius, who, some say, was Junius himself. Contains Engraved title pages (xl), 325; 366 pp with 15 full-page monochrome historical figure engravings. The engravings are without tissue papers and have left off-setting to the text block opposite, sun darkening of the leather down the spines. Interesting newspaper article from the 'Leeds Mercury' of April 24th 1901 concerning 'The Household of Junius'. Heavy two volume set weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE BEFORE 1800.

Condition: Used - Very Good. 1814. London: G. Woodfell, 1814. Tall paper copy. 588 pp.; 518 pp.; 509 pp. Six folding plates. Second (and best) edition. Nineteenth century polished calf, rebacked; spine decorated in gilt. Edgewor, but sound. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers.

Two volumes, 8vo (212 x 125mm). 21 engraved portraits, vignettes in text. Contemporary full green straight-grained morocco gilt, all edges gilt (sympathetically rebacked to style, some rubbing to joints and extremities, light wear along fore-edges, mottling to leather). First complete Bensley illustrated edition.

Leather. Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Two full leather volumes, spines in six compartments separated by gilt borders and decoration, gilt lettering on red labels in one compartment. Junius is the pseudonym of the still unidentified author of a series of letters contributed to Henry Sampson Woodfall's Public Advertiser, a popular English newspaper of the day, between January 21, 1769, and January 21, 1772. Junius' aims were to discredit the ministries of the Duke of Grafton and subsequently of Lord North and to draw attention to the political influence of George III, who was trying to establish his own "personal government" by selecting his ministers from a group of subservient friends. Junius used ferocious sarcasm in attacking the public and private lives of Grafton and his associates, the Duke of Bedford, the Earl of Bute, and Lord Mansfield. Finally, in his 35th letter, he attacked King George himself, causing a storm of indignation and prompting the government in 1770 to (unsuccessfully) prosecute the printer, Woodfall, for seditious libel for having printed the letter. Junius' views were those of a radical Whig and an ardent supporter of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, who had been succeeded in office by Grafton in 1768. But Junius failed in his aims, for the ineffectual Grafton's fall in 1770 merely signaled the advent of Lord North's ministry. Apart from their significance as a literary controversy and their importance in the history of the freedom of the press, Junius' letters are notable for their style and the unsolved mystery of their authorship. They display little stylistic variety, and their tone hardly ever changes from that of sustained personal invective and of bitter, merciless sarcasm, but the writing has a fine boldness and liveliness, an urgency and blunt eloquence that still arrest the reader. Many attempts to discover Junius' identity have been made, including claims for Sir Philip Francis, the chief candidate; William Petty-Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne (later 1st Marquess of Lansdowne); and Laughlin Macleane, who was Shelburne's undersecretary. Some 45 other candidates have been proposed less convincingly. Current opinion favors Sir Philip Francis. Expertly refurbished, former owner's name in an extremely elegent hand on each title page, library bookplates on each fep and a number written in the lower margin of the first text page of each volume (no other indications of library identification), corners bumped and worn, hinges strong, pages supple, both volumes appear unread. VERY GOOD. . Ex-Library. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. xxxiv, 227; 259, (37) pp.

Hardcover. 8vo. pp. xii, *336, 248; xi, [3], 516; xiii, [1], 511, [1]errata. complete with half-titles. 5 folding hand-writing facsimile plates & 1 engraved plate of seals. A nice set in contemporary diced calf, gilt backs (rear joint of Vol. II partly cracked, small piece chipped from upper rear joint of Vol.II, light foxing to plates & outer leaves). First Edition Edited By George Woodfall (1767-1844). Includes an Introductory essay by John Mason Good (1764-1827) and confidential letters not included in previous editions. "Contains a wealth of notes culled from other editions and original notes as well.which are very extensive. The authenticity of the private letters first printed in this edition has never been fully accepted."(Cordasco) NCBEL II 1180. Cordasco 116.

3 volumes. First Edition Thus, the First Critical Edition, The First Edition Edited by Woodfall and a large copy with wide margins, with preliminary essays, notes and additional material. With five folding facsimile letters and one engraved plate. Tall 8vo, bound in handsome contemporary polished calf, the spines with two sepia morocco lettering labels gilt, the compartments of the spines separated by triple fillet bands bordered by single stippled bands, the board edges gilt ruled. xii, *336, 248; xi, [1], 516; xiii, [1], 511, [1 errata] pp. A fine set, beautifully preserved, a bit of normal age to the extremities, a tight and clean and crisp, unpressed set. An elegant and handsomely bound and printed edition of a classic. This is the First Critical Edition of the most famous political satire of the later 18th century (Lowndes p. 1240), and the First Edition Edited by Woodfall. The "Letters of Junius" were originally contributed to the London "Public Advertiser" from the 21st of January 1769 to the 21st of January 1772 and were intended to discredit the ministry of the Duke of Grafton (although their political content is of little interest now, and indeed had little effect in their time). Their interest lies in their style and the controversy regarding their authorship. In the former they imitate Swift, Bolingbroke, and Tacitus, and use those influences to perfect the popular practice of using personal abuse in political controversy. The Encyclopedia Britannica states it succinctly: "The white heat of his malignity animates the whole." The authorship mystery kept people guessing for two generations, and discussions had hardly ceased by 1910. Joseph Parkes, the author with Herman Merivale of MEMOIRS OF SIR PHILIP FRANCIS (1867), gives a list of over forty persons who had been supposed to be Junius, among them Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbon, Horace Walpole, and Charles Lee, a general in the American Revolution. Opinion has since laid responsibility solidly upon Sir Philip Francis, miscellaneous writer and sometime dean of Lismore.

2 vols. Illustrated from engravings. 8vo, recent 3/4 crimson morocco over cords; a.e.g. A clean fine set.

On piece of laid paper, 5.5 x 8 cm. Clear signature on lightly-aged and spotted paper. From the collection of James C. Webster, Secretary, Athenaeum Club, London, who has written, above the signature, 'Royal Society of L', and beneath it, 'Sir Philip Francis | author of "Junius"'.

As John Cannon writes in Francis's entry in the Oxford DNB, 'The authorship of the Junius letters has been the subject of innumerable publications of various merit', with the case for Francis, first proposed by John Taylor in 1816, 'far the most probable'. The present item is of double interest: handwriting analysis has played a significant part in a number of publications, e.g. 'The handwriting of Junius professionally investigated by Charles Chabot, expert; with preface and collateral evidence, by the Hon. Edward Twisleton' (London, 1871). Hastings had spent much of the 1770s on the Supreme Council of Bengal, clashing (and fighting a duel with) Warren Hastings, and the subject of the letter is presumably Maurice's projected 'Indian Antiquities' (7 vols, 1793-1800). 1p, foolscap 8vo. On recto of first leaf of bifolium, franked in customary fashion on reverse of second leaf, with seal in red wax and four postmarks, 'Isleworth twenty fourth June / 1791 / Revd. Mr. Maurice / Woodford / Essex', with 'Free / P: Francis.' at bottom left. In fair condition, lightly aged, with 5cm vertical closed tear at head and traces of mount to blank area at head of reverse of second leaf. Folded for postage in the usual way. Signed 'P : Francis :'. He has 'taken up the three Receipts at Elmsly', and will endeavour to promote Maurice's subscription as far as he can. 'The historical part of Holwells Tracts I believe is Exact, & may be depended on. The rest is doubtful; - certainly beyond my Knowledge.' He has 'no Books that give any Account of the Raja of Berar', and suggests that Maurice consults 'a Tract of Mr. Orme's, called historical Fragments, printed for Nourse in 1782'. He ends by observing that 'Mr. Broughton Rouse has lately published a Treatise on the Tenure of landed Property in Bengal', which he believes Maurice 'would find very instructive on that Subject, if it comes within your plan'. See Image.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 384, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 384.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 384, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 384.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 396, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 396.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 398, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 398.