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A proper project for Scotland : To startle fools and frighten knaves but to make wise-men happy

1699rif. 236781699 Edinburgh 1ed Proper Project for Scotland IRISH Radicals Church England "A Proper Project for Scotland" is a rare 17th-century work attributed to Alexander Shields. This like many other works from this era is a controversial book on the ongoing fights between Protestant and Catholics the government and the church and Ireland and Britain. In fact Shields himself refers to the controversy as a plague. "how many millions of poor inadvertent souls hath been irrecoverably lost and ruined to all intents and purposes by this most dangerously infecting plagues." This 1699 first and only known edition is incredibly rare with no other example known to exist not only for sale but in institutional holdings. A truly rare and remarkable history of the church and political feuds in Ireland Scotland and England. Item number: #23678 Price: $750 SHIELDS Alexander attrib. A proper project for Scotland : To startle fools and frighten knaves but to make wise-men happy Edinburgh: 1699. First edition. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages o 77 3 · References: Wing P 3673a · Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Cranstoun of Corehouse o Possibly George Cranstoun Lord Corehouse 1770–1850 who was a Scottish advocate judge and satirist. He was also a friend of Sir Walter Scott. Motto: THOU SHALT WANT ERE I WANT · Language: English · Binding: Leather; tight and secure · Size: ~7.75in X 6in 19.5cm x 15cm Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23678 Photos available upon request. hardcover

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