George Barclay Conspiracy Against King William III – Richard Blackmore – 1723 | First Edition

Richard Blackmore’s A True and Impartial History of the Conspiracy Against the Person and Government of King William III, printed in London in 1723, addresses a high-profile plot uncovered in 1695. This first edition recounts the failed Jacobite conspiracy to assassinate William III and destabilize the Protestant monarchy. Blackmore outlines the planning of the attack and names key figures including Sir George Barclay. The text also discusses the broader context leading to the enactment of the Association of 1696, which affirmed loyalty to the king. The book is presented in a compact duodecimo format, bound in full leather.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A True and Impartial History of the Conspiracy Against the Person and Government of King William III, of Glorious Memory, in the Year 1695
• Author(s): Richard Blackmore
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• Contributor(s):
• Publisher: London, Printed for James Knapton
• Edition: First Edition, 1723
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Binding: Full leather
• Size:  7.5 in x 4.75 in (19 cm x 12 cm)
• Collation: [28], 196
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Narrative of the Jacobite conspiracy to assassinate King William III
  • Profiles of central conspirators including Sir George Barclay
  • Description of the Association of 1696 following the plot’s exposure

Condition:

Very Good. Bound in full leather, with tight hinges and secure text block. Moderate rubbing to corners and joints. Pages remain clean and intact.

Why Collect This?

• First edition of Blackmore’s historical account of the 1695 assassination plot
• Discusses political ramifications leading to the Association of 1696
• Features early printed references to Jacobite activity in Britain

Item Number: # 29204