[BRITISH LAW & POLITICS]. A group of approximately 9 works, including: 

1) THOMPSON, Thomas. Midsummer-Moon: Or, The Livery-Man's Complaint. London: E. Harris, 1682. Removed, a few leaves detached. A Whig poem denouncing the mishandling of the London Sheriff's elections.

2) [George II (1727-1760)]. Anno Regni Georg II Regis... Octavo. At the Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster, the Seventeenth Day of March, Anno Dom. 1714. London: John Baskett for Thomas Newcomb and Henry Hills, 1722. Folio. 6 pp., removed. Regarding Quakers and Papists.

3) [George II (1727-1760)]. Anno Regni Georg II Regis... Nono. At the Parliament Begun and Holden at Westminster, the Ninth Dady of October, Anno Dom. 1722. London: John Baskett for Thomas Newcomb and Henry Hills, 1723. Folio. 40 pp., removed. Regarding Quakers and Papists.

4) BIRKETT, William Norman, Sir. Typed letter signed ("Birkett") to Mr. Cole. Buckinghamshire, 22 October 1960. 1 page, lower edge trimmed, on House of Lords embossed letterhead. Birkett, one of England's most well-known Defense attorneys, responding to a request for a photograph and photograph.

And others. Together, approximately 9 works, primarily printed documents removed, various dates spanning approximately ca 1600s-1900s, various sizes. Condition varies but is generally good (a few sheets with some toning and soiling, many with chipping to edges). Complete list available upon request.

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