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[MITCHELL, John (d. 1768)]. The Contest in America Between Great Britain and France, with its Consequences and Importance… London: A. Millar, 1757.
8° (193 x 122 mm). Contemporary brown sprinkled calf gilt, spine gilt, tan morocco lettering piece gilt, edges sprinkled red (some light wear).
FIRST EDITION. “The Monthly Review noted that this work ‘abounds with truths, hitherto perhaps not generally attended to, and with observations and proposals that indicate the author's knowledge of the subject.’ This book has been ascribed to Dr. Oliver Goldsmith. It shows an unusual knowledge and familiarity with the internal geography of America and the affairs of the French on the Lakes, the Ohio and in Western Virginia” (Sabin 49693). Howes M-677.
8° (193 x 122 mm). Contemporary brown sprinkled calf gilt, spine gilt, tan morocco lettering piece gilt, edges sprinkled red (some light wear).
FIRST EDITION. “The Monthly Review noted that this work ‘abounds with truths, hitherto perhaps not generally attended to, and with observations and proposals that indicate the author's knowledge of the subject.’ This book has been ascribed to Dr. Oliver Goldsmith. It shows an unusual knowledge and familiarity with the internal geography of America and the affairs of the French on the Lakes, the Ohio and in Western Virginia” (Sabin 49693). Howes M-677.