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Tucker, Josiah
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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A collection of 14 publications by Josiah Tucker (1713-1799), British economist and Dean of Gloucester. Various sizes of octavo, generally very good condition although many lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent boards or cloth. Comprising:
An Humble Address and Earnest Appeal to those ... fittest to decide, whether a Connection with, or a Separation from the Continental Colonies of America, be most for the national Advantage ... Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell in London, 1775. One folding table, 2-page advertisements, 5 lines of errata on page 93; title soiled. First edition. Adams, American Controversy, 75-144a — With Second and Third Editions, Adams 75-144b-c — A Letter to Edmund Burke ... in Answer to his Printed Speech. Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1775. Adams 75-145a — With Second Edition, Adams 75-145b — A Letter from a Merchant in London to his Nephew in North America ... London: J. Walter, 1766. Half-title; first two leaves edge-stained from previous binding. First edition. Adams 66-59a — Four Tracts on Political and Commercial Subjects. Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1776. Half-title. Third Edition. Adams 74-80c — Tract V. The Respective Pleas and Arguments of the Mother Country, and of the Colonies ... Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1775; title soiled and spotted. First edition. Adams 75-146a — Cui Bono? Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell and Evans & Hazell, 1781; title spotted. First edition. Adams 81-71a — With Second Edition — plus 4 others.
An Humble Address and Earnest Appeal to those ... fittest to decide, whether a Connection with, or a Separation from the Continental Colonies of America, be most for the national Advantage ... Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell in London, 1775. One folding table, 2-page advertisements, 5 lines of errata on page 93; title soiled. First edition. Adams, American Controversy, 75-144a — With Second and Third Editions, Adams 75-144b-c — A Letter to Edmund Burke ... in Answer to his Printed Speech. Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1775. Adams 75-145a — With Second Edition, Adams 75-145b — A Letter from a Merchant in London to his Nephew in North America ... London: J. Walter, 1766. Half-title; first two leaves edge-stained from previous binding. First edition. Adams 66-59a — Four Tracts on Political and Commercial Subjects. Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1776. Half-title. Third Edition. Adams 74-80c — Tract V. The Respective Pleas and Arguments of the Mother Country, and of the Colonies ... Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell, 1775; title soiled and spotted. First edition. Adams 75-146a — Cui Bono? Glocester: R. Raikes for T. Cadell and Evans & Hazell, 1781; title spotted. First edition. Adams 81-71a — With Second Edition — plus 4 others.
Condition
Generally very good condition, but mostly lacking half-titles, some titles soiled, occasional spots.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.