☞ Common sense : addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects : I: of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution : II: of monarchy and hereditary succession : III: thoughts on the present state of American affairs : IV: of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflections.

Creator(s): Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 (Author)
Related APS Member(s):
Thomas Paine
Publication: Philadelphia printed: And sold by W. and T. Bradford, [1776]
Subjects:
Political science -- Early works to 1800., Monarchy -- Early works to 1800., United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc.
Record Source:
APS
References:
Sabin 58214 | Evans 14959 | Gimbel CS-11
Editions: 1x 1776 (Philadelphia)
Editions Note: APS First Edition. As above, this Bradford-published edition was the first of Paine's authorized reprints after his frustration with Bell. The APS Gimbel collection is the most complete holding of editions and variations, and researchers should consult the Gimbel bibliography for more extensive details. See also Sabin's notes below 58214.
Holding Note: Contains the bookplate of the Library Company of Philadelphia.
BibNumber: 438.007