Lee, Arthur | "A review of the causes and progress of the American contest"

Lee, Arthur

A Speech, Intended to Have Been Delivered in the House of Commons, in Support of the Petition from the General Congress at Philadelphia. London: Printed for J. Almon, 1775

8vo (206 x 130 mm). Half-title; some foxing and offsetting, two small marginal tears. Nineteenth-century half blue morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered; extremities rubbed, bookplate removed from front pastedown, some browning to endleaves.

First edition. “A very able and spirited exposition of the grievances alleged in the petition from the Congress, together with a review of the causes and progress of the American contest, and a vindication of the several measures pursued by the colonies” (Monthly Review).

Scarce.

REFERENCE:

Adams 75-73a; ESTC T13041; Higgs 6299; Sabin 39705