A LOVER OF PEACE AND TRUTH. [i.e. PRIESTLEY, Joseph] – A free address to those who have petitioned for the repeal of the late act of parliament, in favour of the roman catholics.

A LOVER OF PEACE AND TRUTH. [i.e. PRIESTLEY, Joseph]. A free address to those who have petitioned for the repeal of the late act of parliament, in favour of the roman catholics..

London. J. Johnson, 1780. First edition.

8vo. 24pp. Disbound. Leaves slightly toned, with paper adhesion to gutter-margin of title.

The first edition of Joseph Priestley's (1733-1804) defence of the limited freedoms recently granted to Catholics, adhering to his controversial principles of religious tolerance despite his own aversion to Catholic beliefs. The tract concludes with the famous 'parable against persecution’ by Benjamin Franklin.

ESTC T40166.

£ 75.00 Antiquates Ref: 35069