The Livery-man
Subtitle: or, Plain thoughts on publick affairs : in which the present situation of things, some late writings concerning the liberty of the press, the general disposition of the people, the insults offered to the city of London, and the true nature and infallible characteristicks of publick spirit, in contradistinction to that of a faction, are consider'd and explain'd ...
Publisher: Printed for James Smith ...
Published: 1740
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Freedom of the press; Public opinion; Stamp-duties; Politics and government
Notes: Title continues: Addressed to the lovers of truth and liberty (3-line quote from Juvenal, 5-line quote from "Earl of Warrington's Charge to the grand jury of Chester, 1693").

Signatures: A⁴ (-A1,2) B-I⁴

McCoy entry gives incorrect publication date of 1790.

The author objects to setting up a system of licensing the press comparable to that governing the stage.

McCoy, R.E. Freedom, L319