Item #237657 The Ruling Passion: An Occasional Poem. Written by the Appointment of the Society of the Phi Beta Kappa, and Spoken, on Their Anniversary in the Chapel of the University, Cambridge, July 20, 1797. By Thomas Paine. A.M. Published according to Act of Congress. Robert Treat Paine, Jr.

The Ruling Passion: An Occasional Poem. Written by the Appointment of the Society of the Phi Beta Kappa, and Spoken, on Their Anniversary in the Chapel of the University, Cambridge, July 20, 1797. By Thomas Paine. A.M. Published according to Act of Congress.

Boston: Manning & Loring, for the Author, 1797.

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First edition. 30 pp., lacking pp. 31-32, containing notes. 1 vols. 8vo. Sewn; some browning and faint spotting, very good. Wegelin 302; Evans 32634.

Item #237657

Thomas Paine, a leading American poet of his day, changed his name to Robert Treat Paine, Jr. to avoid association with the author of COMMON SENSE.