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A Form of Prayer Issued by Special Command of His Majesty George III London 1776 Imploring Divine Assistance Against the King’s Unhappy Deluded Subjects in America Now in Open Rebellion Against the Crown In the Collection of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Published in Philadelphia by Julius F. Sachse. 1898, 24 pp, 9x9.5’’, hardcover binding.
In as-is condition. Covers and spine have age-related wear and toning and tears along the edges. Ex-library from the Free Library of Philadelphia with the information on the front and back inside covers, and stamped onto a few pages. Some pencil inscriptions from a previous owner. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Hinges are worn and loose, but pages remain attached. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A library-bound copy of the prayer that was given by King George III in an attempt to persuade the colonists to return back to the Kingdom of England. Issues with hinges and binding due to age and wear could provide an excellent opportunity for rebinding and restoration, if