This is the 1687 printing, for R. Baldwin, London, of Andrew Marvell’s 38 page essay, “A Short Historical Essay, Touching General Councils, Creeds, and Impositions in Matters of Religion. Very Seasonable at this Time.”
This has no cover, and is now held in a simple brown paper wrap. The binding is fair, with partial looseness to some of the final pages, but with no completely loose and no missing pages. The pages are in good overall condition, with no notable tears and, other than the sunned borders, few stains. All the text is clearly legible. The only writing is a number to the top of the title page (see photo). There are no stamps or other attachments. There are no page creases.

A Short Historical Essay, Touching General Councils, Creeds, and Impositions in Matters of Religion. Very Seasonable at this Time.

Andrew Marvell (31 March 1621 – 16 August 1678) English metaphysical poet, satirist and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1678. His political reputation overshadowed that of his poetry until the 20th century.
During his political career, he wrote several satirical manuscripts against corruption. Some circulated in print anonymously, being deemed too politically sensitive to be published under his name until well after his death. This pamphlet was printed 11 years post-mortem.

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