The Rights of Man by Paine, Thomas - 1979

London New York: J. M. Dent & Sons, 1979 London New York: Everymans Library/Dent, Dutton, 1979. Very Good/Very Good. Paine (1737-1809) wrote this book as a response to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France; the book became the main argument for the American revolution. Published as number 718 in the Everyman's series by J. M. Dent & Sons; 1969 listed on copyright page. Red cloth binding with gold lettering on spine only. Binding tight and square, clean except for significant writing in pencil in the margins through out the book. Also the previous owner's name inside the front board. Dust jacket has not been clipped but carries no price as was usual with the series. The year 1973 is printed on the inside back flap of the jacket. Jacket has wear at extremities and several repaired tears but is in very good shape for its age. 295 pages including index plus eight page catalog of other titles.