The history of the British Dominions in North America, 1773

BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE EARLS OF HADDINGTON, LOTS 54-108

AMERICA

The history of the British Dominions in North America. London: W. Strahan and T. Becket, 1773

FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes bound in one, 4to (260 x 200mm.), folding engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, contemporary polished calf, spine gilt with Baillie’s golden fleece motif

The second volume has no title-page, apparently as issued.

LITERATURE:

ESTC T128717 (noting lack of title for volume 2); Sabin 32161

PROVENANCE:

George Baillie (1664–1738), engraved armorial bookplate applied posthumously; Hon. George Baillie (c.1721–1797), signature on title; thence by descent to the Earls of Haddington