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London: For T. Cadell, 1787. Together two volumes. Highly important First Edition of this primary account of the American Revolution. Included in a separate "Atlas" portfolio volume are the four battle plans with hand-coloured details, two of which are folding; and the large folding map of the southern colonies with marching routes of Cornwallis hand-coloured. 4to, the book and atlas very handsomely bound in fine three-quarter honey coloured calf over marbled boards to style, the spines with raised bands gilt stippled, the compartments of the spine with gilt fillet lined panels, two compartments lettered in gilt, beautiful marbled endpapers; the atlas foldover volume bound to match and with five cloth covered envelopes containing the map and plans laid inside. vii, [1], 518 pp. A very handsome and pleasing set, the map and plans especially well preserved, clean and complete. The text-block with some age mellowing as expected, some evidence of old damp, not obtrusive, at the lower outside…
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A HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGNS OF 1780 AND 1781, in the Southern Provinces of North America
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London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1787. First edition. 4to. vii, (1), 518, (2, ad leaf) pp. Five maps, three folding, a large map (with original outline coloring) picturing "The Marches of Lord Cornwallis in the Southern Provinces," and four battle plans for the battles at Camden and Guilford and the sieges at Charleston and Yorktown. Howes T-37 ("b"). Sabin 94397. Clark Old South I, 317. Gephart 6589. Church 1224: "This book has great value, especially because it contains many documents that cannot be found elsewhere without great labor ... as a narrative it is spoiled by the vanity of the author, who distorts events in order to place his own services in a favorable light." Turnbull I, p. 261. Thornton 13562. Weeks, p. 50. Haynes 18053. Sowerby "Library of Thomas Jefferson" 491. The large map with several tears, repaired on verso, scattered foxing and spotting throughout, still a good solid copy. Contemporary calf (rubbed, corners bumped), recently rebacked, with gilt rules and new leather label. (10462).
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A HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGNS OF 1780 AND 1781, IN THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES OF NORTH AMERICA [Included With a Portfolio Volume of the Map and Plans]
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