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Galloway, Joseph A collection of 13 publications by Joseph Galloway (1731-1803), American Loyalist, delegate to the Continental Congress, author of a compromise plan for union with Great Britain. Various sizes of octavo, generally very good condition although many lack half-titles, various bindings, mostly recent boards or half-leather. Comprising: A Candid Examination of the Mutual Claims of Great-Britain, and the Colonies: with a Plan of Accomodation on Constitutional Principles. New York: James Rivington, 1775, errata on title verso; lightly browned. First edition, first issue. Evans 14059 — With second issue (no errata on title verso); first two leaves lightly soiled — and with London: republished by G. Wilkie & R. Faulder, 1780; offset from silk placeholder on two pages now gone. Adams, American Controversy, 75-51b — The Speech of Joseph Galloway, Esq; ... In Answer to the Speech of John Dickinson Esq; Philadelphia: W. Dunlap, 1764; somewhat browned, title spotted and stained. JCB duplicate with release stamp. Adams, 64-8a. The author of the anonymous preface is Ben Franklin — A Letter to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount H[ow]e, on His Naval Conduct in the American War. London: J. Wilkie, 1779; a few minor spots. Adams, 79-43a — with Second Edition; upper outer corner of title mended. Adams, 79-43b. — A Reply to the Observations of ... William Howe Second Edition. London: G. Wilkie, 1781. Half title, contemporary wrappers, uncut, russet half-morocco slipcase. Adams 80-35b. — The Examination of Joseph Galloway. London: J. Wilkie, 1779. First edition. Adams 79-49a — With Second Edition, Adams 79-49c — plus 4 others.