Great & rare political cartoon on the Boston Port Bill... Twenty pages discussing the Boston Port Bill...

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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1774

* Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act
* Very rare illustration - print
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions

Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates Of A Political Society" which go into considerable detail discussing the ramifications of the historic Boston Port Bill. Also discussion of other concerns with the troubled relations with America. Eat the end of the "Debate" is: "An Abstract of the Boston Port Bill" providing the essence of the document which was to take effect June 1.
Rarely is such lengthy discussion given to American affairs in British periodicals.
Relating to this, and rarely found in early periodicals, is a political cartoon on the Boston Port Bill, captioned; "The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught".

This cartoon shows Lord North, with the "Boston Port Bill" extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing "America" whose arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield, while Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, restrains her feet and peeks up her skirt. Britannia, standing behind "America", turns away and shields her face with her left hand. In the background is the city of "Boston, Cannonaded".
This plate measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is in great condition.

Also included is an article: "Lord Chesterfield's Sentiments of the American Stamp Act" from 1765 & 1766. Plus there are several book reviews, including those for "The Right of the British Legislature to Tax the American Colonies Vindicated & the Means of Asserting that Right Proposed" and "A Brief Review of the Rise & Progress, Services & Sufferings of New England, especially the Province of Massachusetts Bay" and "A short View of the History of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, with Respect to their Charters & Constitution" among other books.

The only plate present is s foldout sheet of music.
Handsome full title/index page featuring a very detailed engraving of the skyline of London. Complete in 52 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

Note: The mentioned political cartoon on the Boston Port Bill sold at Swann Auction Galleries sale in 2010 for $1875.

Categories: Revolutionary War, British

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Great & rare political cartoon on the Boston Port Bill... Twenty pages discussing the Boston Port Bill...

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