James Murray | An Impartial History of the Present War In America, [1778–1780], contemporary calf

From the Library of Clayre and Jay Michael Haft

James Murray 

An Impartial History of the Present War In America; containing an Account of its Rise and Progress, the Political Springs thereof, with its various Successes and Disappointments on Both Sides. Newcastle upon Tyne: Printed for T. Robson; London: R. Baldwin; York: N. Frobisher; Edinburgh: C. Elliot; Glasgow: Dunlop & Wilson, [1778–1780]

2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 126mm.), 23 engraved portraits including frontispieces of George III and General Gates, folding plan of Boston, sprinkled edges, contemporary calf, ink mark to the portrait of General Montgomery, occasional toning to text, some light offsetting of plates to text, volume 2 lacking terminal blank, boards scuffed, extremities rubbed, volume 1 upper hinge weak

The portraits depict many of the important military, naval, and political figures who figured prominently during the War for Independence (although those of the Americans are less than flattering likenesses).

LITERATURE:

Adams 78–73b; ESTC 73299; Sabin 51505

PROVENANCE:

Maclean of Ardgour: bookplate