The Spirit of Calumny and Slander – Alexander Monro – 1693 | First Edition Pamphlet

The Spirit of Calumny and Slander, Examin’d, Chastis’d, and Expos’d, written by Alexander Monro, is a 1693 English pamphlet reply to journalist George Ridpath. This first edition polemic reflects Monro’s challenge to public accusations aimed at institutions and figures in Scotland. Known for aligning with conservative ecclesiastical perspectives, Monro uses this work to denounce Ridpath’s writings.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Spirit of Calumny and Slander, Examin’d, Chastis’d, and Expos’d, in a Letter to a Malicious Libeller, More Particularly Address’d to Mr. George Ridpath
• Author(s): Alexander Monro
• Publisher: London: Printed for Joseph Hindmarsh
• Edition: First Edition, 1693.
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Full leather
• Size:  8 in x 6 in (20.3 cm x 15.2 cm)
• Collation: [12], 89 pp
• Contents Include:
  • Letter targeting George Ridpath’s attacks on Scottish figures
  • Responses to political pamphlets of the 1690s
  • Examples of post-Revolution polemic writing

Condition:

Modern full leather binding with secure hinges and crisp gilt spine titling. Pages are clean and complete. The text block is firm and unmarked. Overall condition: Near Fine.

Why Collect This?

• Rare 1693 first edition political pamphlet
• Critiques a known Scottish-English polemicist
• Modern fine leather rebinding

Item Number: # 29386