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John Adams Signed Copy of A Discourse, Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the Higher Powers....
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John Adams Signed Copy of A Discourse, Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the Higher Powers. Boston: Hall & Goss, 1818. Octavo, 48 pages. Signed "John Adams" at the top of the title page. Inscribed in another hand, "Presented to Mary Sophia Quincy / Nov 15th 1818 by -" after which Adams signs his name. Three quarter leather bound, with gilt lettering at the spine.The book was written by minister Jonathan Mayhew, who coined the phrase "No taxation without representation", and was one of the central publications advocating for American independence from Great Britain. Originally published as a sermon in 1749 on the 100th anniversary of King Charles I's execution, Mayhew argued that recent revisionist history of Charles as martyr was misguided and that execution of the king was just if the monarchy infringed upon the essential liberties of its citizens. Adams stated that Mayhew's sermon was "read by everybody" at the time America declared her independence, and it provided the moral rationale for armed resistance. Mary Sophia Quincy was the daughter of Josiah Quincy III, mayor of Boston and President of Harvard University, and a relation of Adams on his wife's side.
Condition: Light foxing and toning throughout. Detached front board, with additional scuffing to the leather. Bumped and worn board corners. Minor chipping to internal page edges.
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2020 April 22 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction - Dallas #6223 (go to Auction Home page)
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