8vo. pp. xv, 504. complete with half-title. contemporary tree calf, gilt back (spine rubbed & label chipped, front joint cracked & weak, scattered light foxing). Armorial bookplate of John Temple. Third Edition. Dodington's Diary ".is the most curious illustration in existence of the character of the servile place-hunters of the time, with unctuous professions of virtuous sentiment which serve to heighten the effect. It also contains some curious historical information, especially as to the Prince and Princess of Wales during the period 1749-60." (DNB) With discussion of Nova Scotia, the Canada Expedition (July 2, 1750) and the state of the French and British forces at Quebec, Louisbourg, and Halifax. cfGrose 3439. cfRothschild 799.

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Title

The Diary Of The Late George Bubb Dodington.From March 8, 1749, to February 6, 1761. With An Appendix.Published From his Lordship's Original Manuscripts, By Henry Penruddocke Wyndham.

Publisher

London: Printed For G. And T. Wilkie., 1785.

Publication Date

1785

Binding

Hardcover

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Britain

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Member: ILAB, ABAC In business since 1977. Retail shop with large stock, comprising: Old & Rare Books in most fields, Specializing in Voyages and Travels, Canadiana/America, Early Printed Books, Illustrated Books, Human Sciences 20th Century Books on Art & Decorative Arts, Architecture, Books about Books Antique Maps & Prints

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D. & E. Lake Ltd.
239 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1J9, Canada

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