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1086. 1715 JACOBITE REBELLION BROADSIDE Scarce broadside, 10 1/2" x 14", London, Nov. 3, 1715, headed "A DECLARATION OF THE ARCH-BISHOP of Canterbury, and the Bishops in and near London, testifying their Abhorrence of the present Rebellion; with an Exhortation to the Clergy and People under their Care, to be Zealous in the Discharge of their Duties to His Majesty King GEORGE". The clerics attack the "treason" that has arisen in Scotland, led by those who "have joyned with Papists in these wicked Attempts...to set us a Popish Pretender...if the Pretender should prevail, what can the Church of England expect but Ruin and destruction? A Popish Prince upon the throne, Bigotted to his Religion...". Much more superb content! Folds, else fine condition. $300 - 400

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