The Prerogatives of a Queen Consort of England. London, 1820.
The Rights and Privileges of Queen Consorts [Great Britain]. The Prerogatives of a Queen Consort of England. London: Published by G. Smeeton, 1820. 41, [1] pp. Publisher's advertisements to final page. Octavo (8" x 5"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet. Light toning, light foxing in a few places, ink library stamps to title page and a few other pages, creasing to foot of final leaf. $450. * Second edition, one of two imprints published in 1820. First published in 1762 as A Treatise on the Prerogatives of a Queen Consort of England, this treatise reviews the historical rights and privileges of a queen consort. The first edition was dedicated to Queen Charlotte and the second edition was published to mark the accession of Queen Caroline to the throne (despite the best efforts of King George to secure a divorce). All editions are scarce; the Smeeton edition is rare. OCLC and Library Hub locate 1 copy (National Library of Scotland).
Price: $450.00
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