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Rutherford, Samuel (1600?-1661) Lex, Rex: the Law and the Prince. London: Printed for Iohn Field, and are to be sold at his house upon Addle-hill, neer Baynards-Castle, Octob. 7., 1644. First edition, quarto, variant with month and date noted in imprint, typographically printed dialgogue bound opposite title, like a frontispiece; bound in full contemporary speckled calf, rebacked and recornered, a little light water staining, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Rutherford's argument, that the people have the right to depose an unjust king, was unpopular after the Restoration of Charles II to the crown. Rutherford's work was ordered to be publicly burned and he was charged with high treason, although he died before trial.
A4, a-d4, B-Z4, Aa-Ll4, Mm-Rr2, Ss-Zz4, Aaa-Nnn4, Ooo2.
http://estc.bl.uk/R12731
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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