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[ALMON, John (1737-1805)]. The Remembrancer, or Impartial Repository of Public Events. The Second Edition. London: J. Almon, 1775.
8o (247 x 170 mm). Folding-map. Contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, uncut, some leaves unopened (light wear to spine and edges). Provenance: Earl of Craven (signature and notations regarding his residence at Ashdown on front endpapers).
Second edition. A very important compilation of contemporary American and British documents from the Revolutionary War period, including newspaper articles, a proclamation by the King "For suppressing Rebellion and Sedition," and "... a Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America...setting forth the Causes and Necessity of their taking up Arms." Sabin 955.
8o (247 x 170 mm). Folding-map. Contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, uncut, some leaves unopened (light wear to spine and edges). Provenance: Earl of Craven (signature and notations regarding his residence at Ashdown on front endpapers).
Second edition. A very important compilation of contemporary American and British documents from the Revolutionary War period, including newspaper articles, a proclamation by the King "For suppressing Rebellion and Sedition," and "... a Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America...setting forth the Causes and Necessity of their taking up Arms." Sabin 955.