A COMPLEAT HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR; OR ANNUAL REGISTER Of It's Rise, Progress, And Events In Europe, Asia, Africa, And America. And Exhibiting The State Of The Belligerent Powers At The Commencement Of The War. (Volume 2 only)

Wright, J. (possible pseudonym for Edmund Burke)

Published by Printed for David Steel, London, 1765

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8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2nd edition, London 1765. Volume 2 only, (of 2 vol. set) 8vo., 249-559 pp., with 4 engraved plates and a folding map. Bound in contemporary full leather, with title and floral designs on the 6 compartment spine. Moderate wear to the board edges. The spine is beginning to crease vertically; title partially rubbed away. Title page is loose, with its upper corner cut away, effecting the title's "RY" in 'history'. Penciled child's name and address on the title page's reverse. The plate, "Fortification of Montreal", facing page 339 is torn in half, with a loss of 60%. About Good. Howes W698 aa*** The plates and folding map have some wear and browning. They are : Frederick III of Prussia, facing pg. 298; Fortification of Montreal, facing 339 (torn with loss); Secretary Pitt, facing pg. 419; Rob. Monckton, facing pg. 480; map of "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna", folding map facing pg. 498. ***.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A COMPLEAT HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR; OR ANNUAL REGISTER Of It's Rise, Progress, And Events In Europe, Asia, Africa, And America. And Exhibiting The State Of The Belligerent Powers At The Commencement Of The War. (Volume 2 only)
• Publisher: Printed for David Steel, London
• Publication Date: 1765
• Binding: Leather
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Good -