(Dickinson, John)

The Late Regulations Respecting the British Colonies on the Continent of America Considered; in a Letter from a Gentleman in Philadelphia to his Friend in London. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by William Bradford, 1765



8vo (7 5/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 195 x 120 mm). Title-page lightly foxed and trimmed 1/4 in. along bottom margin. Modern half tan morocco over tan cloth, spine lettered gilt.

Adams, American Independence 10a; Evans 9950; Hildeburn, Pennsylvania 2118;  Howes D328; Sabin 20043

8vo (7 5/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 195 x 120 mm). Title-page lightly foxed and trimmed 1/4 in. along bottom margin. Modern half tan morocco over tan cloth, spine lettered gilt.
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First edition, in the second state mentioned by Adams (no priority given), with page 11 ending "would be credited without the trial." In this pamphlet, Dickinson argued that the colonies, as well as Britain, would be greatly affected by the trade regulations. He further incited the people with this proclamation stating that America should become independent in its trade.