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Price, Richard
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principles of Government, and the Justice and Policy of the War with America. London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1776
8vo (9 x 5 3/8 in.; 228 x 146 mm). Half-title; last leaf inlaid without loss, occasional light browning. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked.
First edition, one of approximately 1,000 copies. Price (1723-1791), an intimate friend of Franklin, was strongly opposed to the war with the American colonies. His pamphlet was sold out within a few days of its appearance, and was reprinted more than thirty times throughout Europe and America by 1777 alone.
With his:
Additional Observations on the Nature and Value of Civil Liberty, and the War with America. London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1777
8vo (9 x 5 1/2 in.; 228 x 140 mm, uncut); occasional light marginal spotting. Stitched as issued, in a maroon half-morocco drop-box.
First edition of the continuation. In 1778 the Continental Congress invited Price to assist in managing the finances of the states, but unwilling to leave fair Albion, he declined.
8vo (9 x 5 3/8 in.; 228 x 146 mm). Half-title; last leaf inlaid without loss, occasional light browning. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked.
First edition, one of approximately 1,000 copies. Price (1723-1791), an intimate friend of Franklin, was strongly opposed to the war with the American colonies. His pamphlet was sold out within a few days of its appearance, and was reprinted more than thirty times throughout Europe and America by 1777 alone.
With his:
Additional Observations on the Nature and Value of Civil Liberty, and the War with America. London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1777
8vo (9 x 5 1/2 in.; 228 x 140 mm, uncut); occasional light marginal spotting. Stitched as issued, in a maroon half-morocco drop-box.
First edition of the continuation. In 1778 the Continental Congress invited Price to assist in managing the finances of the states, but unwilling to leave fair Albion, he declined.
Provenance
Acquisition: MacManus Company
Literature
Adams, American Controversy, 76-118a & 77-75a; Howes P586; Sabin 65444
Condition
Half-title; last leaf inlaid without loss, occasional light browning. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked.
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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.