8vo. [8], 88pp. Modern half-calf, marbled paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Minor shelf-wear. Half-title browned.

The sole edition of a pamphlet, variously attributed to Bishop of Chichester Francis Hare (1671-1740) and physician and satirist William Wagstaff (1683/4-1725), demonstrating 'the Danger of leaving the House of Bourbon in possession of the whole Spanish Monarchy or of any considerable part of it', occasioned by the peace negotiations (March-July 1710) held at Geertruidenberg in the United Provinces between representatives of Louis XIV and the Dutch in an attempt to conclude the War of the Spanish Succession, and written partly in response to three contemporary pamphlets; The ballance of Europe: or, an enquiry into the respective dangers of giving the Spanish monarchy to the Emperour as well as to King Philip; Reasons why this nation ought to put a speedy end to this expensive war; and An essay at a plain exposition of that difficult phrase a good peace - all commonly ascribed to Daniel Defoe (1660?-1731).