His Majesties Gracious Speech to Both Houses of Parliament...
Charles II Advocates Religious Tolerance Charles II [1630-1685], King of England. His Majesties Gracious Speech to Both Houses of Parliament, On Wednesday, February the 18th. 1662. Being the First Day of their Meeting After their Prorogation. London: Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1662. 6, [2] pp. Folio (10-3/4" x 7"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet, spine reinforced. Light browning, horizontal fold line, small spots to a few pages, page numbers in an early hand to rectos. $450. * Only edition. A speech made by Charles II at the opening of the fourth session of the Cavalier Parliament advocating greater tolerance of dissenters who "demean themselves peaceably and modestly." Charles's many controversial attempts to increase religious tolerance would culminate in the unsuccessful Declaration of Indulgence in 1672. OCLC and the ESTC locate 7 copies of this title in North America, none in law libraries. English Short-Title Catalogue R5549.
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