Lot 848
  • 848

Commercial Aspects of the Revolution

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

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A collection of 21 publications regarding commercial aspects of the American Revolution, various sizes, generally in very good condition although some lack half-titles.  Various bindings, mostly recent wrappers or boards, some disbound. Comprising:



Sheffield, John Lord. Observations on the Commerce of the American States. London: J. Debrett, 1784 — Raynal, Guillaume Thomas François, Abbé. The Revolution of America. London: Lockyer Davis, 1781, uncut, contemporary wrappers; backstrip gone. First edition in English. (Adams Controversy 81-59m) — On the Debt of the Nation, Compared with Its Revenue; and the Impossibility of Carrying on the War Without Public Oeconomy. London: J. Debrett, 1781; title spotted. (Adams 81-51) — Morgan, William. Facts Addressed to the Serious Attention of the People of Great Britain Respecting the Expence of the War, and the State of the National Debt. London: J. Debrett, 1796 — Morgan, William. An Appeal to the People of Great Britain, on the Present Alarming State of the Public Finances, and of Public Credit. London: J. Debrett, 1797 — Tod, Thomas. Consolatory Thoughts on American Independence. Edinburgh: James Donaldson, 1782 (Adams 82-89) — Chalmers, George. An Estimate of the Comparative Strength of Britain during the Present and Four Preceding Reigns; and of the Losses of her Trade from Every War since the Revolution. London: C. Dilly, 1782 (Adams 82-20) — [plus another John Stockdale edition of 1786] — Chalmers, George. Opinions on Interesting Subjects of Public Law and Commercial Policy; Arising from American Independence. London: J. Debrett, 1784 — Campion, Richard. Considerations on the Present Situation of Great Britain and the United States of North America, with a View to their Future Commercial Connections. London: J. Stockdale, 1784 — A Letter to the Gentlemen of the Committee of London Merchants Trading to North America. London: W. Richardson & L. Urquart Booksellers, 1766 (Adams 66-35) — An Answer to the Reply to the Supposed Treasury Pamphlet. London: John Stockdale, 1785 — and 9 others.

Condition

generally very good condition, although many lacking half-titles, a few spots and stains, mostly modern boards or wrappers
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