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Porcupine's political censor, for December, 1796 : Containing remarks on the debates in Congress, particularly on the timidity of the language held towards France. : Also, a letter to the infamous Tom Paine, in answer to his brutal attack on the Federal Constitution, and on the conduct and character of General Washington.

Author/creator Cobbett, William, 1763-1835
Included WorkCobbett, William, 1763-1835 Letter to the infamous Tom Paine.
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Published by William Cobbett, opposite Christ Church. Price, one quarter of a dollar, [1797]
Description47 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 18 pages, 6 unnumbered pages ; 23 cm (8vo)
Subject(s)
Uniform titlePorcupine's political censor. 1796 December
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 30227
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 30227. ^A478749
General noteWith an added title page ('Porcupine's political censor. Vol. I. ...') "intended for the convenience of such gentlemen as have been constant purchasers of the Censor, and as may think them worth preserving in a volume."
General noteDated [1796] by Evans; [1797] by Gaines.
General noteSignatures: [A]² B-F⁴ G² (G2 verso blank); A² B-C⁴ D² (D2 verso blank).
General noteTwo states of gathering C noted (Gaines 26a-b; q.v.).
General note"Proposals, by William Cobbett ... for publishing a news-paper, to be entitled Porcupine's gazette and daily advertiser."--p. [19-22], 2nd count.
General note"Books published by William Cobbett ..."--p. [23], 2nd count.
References Evans 30227
References Gaines, P.W. Cobbett, 26a
References Gaines, P.W. Cobbett, 26b
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 30227).
Genre/formProspectuses.
Genre/formBooksellers' advertisements Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Other titlePolitcal censor, for December, 1796.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 30227 ✔ Available