Four letters to the earl of carlisle, from william eden, esq. On certain Perversions of Political Reasoning; and on the Nature, Progress, and Effect of Party Spirit and of Parties. On the present Circumstances of the War between Great Britain and the combined Powers of France and Spain. On the Public Debts, on the Public Credit, and on the Means of raising Supplies. On the Representations of Ireland respecting a Free-Trade.
London.
Printed for B. White...and T. Cadell, 1779.
First edition.
8vo.
[2], 163pp, [1]. Without half-title. Uncut and partially unopened. Stitched, as issued. Small marginal hole to dust-soiled title page, very occasional light spotting, verso of terminal leaf marked.
The first edition of this widely read volume by William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland (1745-1814), published after his return from the American war of Independence. The four letters within are addressed to Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle (1748-1825), whom Eden accompanied to America as a commissioner, and discuss a selection of British national and foreign policy.
ESTC T40097.
£ 100.00
Antiquates Ref: 20162
