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HILLIARD D’AUBERTEUIL, Michel-René (ca 1740-1789). Histoire de l'administration de Lord North, ministre des finances en Angleterre, depuis 1770 jusqu'en 1782, et de la guerre de l'Amérique Septentrionale. London: L'Auteur and Couturier, 1784.
2 volumes, 8° (190 x 119 mm). Engraved folding map. Contemporary French cat’s-paw calf, smooth spines gilt (water damage to front cover of volume one).
FIRST EDITION. "The author says, that after having translated the 'View of the History of Great Britain during the Administration of Lord North', he thought he might substitute in its place a less prolix and more complete history, preserving all that was useful, agreeable, and interesting in the English work; and adding a narrative of events which would comprise a complete account of the American war" (Sabin 31901). Howes N-190; JCB (1865) III: 2955; Quérard IV, p. 82.
2 volumes, 8° (190 x 119 mm). Engraved folding map. Contemporary French cat’s-paw calf, smooth spines gilt (water damage to front cover of volume one).
FIRST EDITION. "The author says, that after having translated the 'View of the History of Great Britain during the Administration of Lord North', he thought he might substitute in its place a less prolix and more complete history, preserving all that was useful, agreeable, and interesting in the English work; and adding a narrative of events which would comprise a complete account of the American war" (Sabin 31901). Howes N-190; JCB (1865) III: 2955; Quérard IV, p. 82.