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BURKE, Edmund (1729-97). Reflections on the Revolution in France, and on the Proceedings in Certain Societies in London relative to that event. In a Letter intended to have been sent to a Gentleman in Paris, London: J. Dodsley, 1790. 8° (202 x 120mm.). (Some very light spotting to title). Contemporary calf gilt. (Joints split, rubbed and scratched).
FIRST EDITION. Issue points, to which Todd does not ascribe precedence, are as follows: The 'M' in the imprint date is slightly to the right of 'D' of Dodsley, and the flower ornament on p. iv is pointing to the right. PMM 239: " ... one of the most brilliant of all polemics"; Todd 53a.
FIRST EDITION. Issue points, to which Todd does not ascribe precedence, are as follows: The 'M' in the imprint date is slightly to the right of 'D' of Dodsley, and the flower ornament on p. iv is pointing to the right. PMM 239: " ... one of the most brilliant of all polemics"; Todd 53a.