The conduct Of his Grace The D-ke of Ar--le For the Four last Years review'd. Together with His grace's speech April 15th, 1740. Upon the State of the nation.
London.
Printed for C. Corbett, 1740.
First edition.
8vo.
34pp. Uncut in modern marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece (with incorrect title) to upper board. Lightly rubbed, some loss to foot of dulled spine. Paper repairs to verso of title page and terminal leaf, scattered spotting.
The first edition of a pamphlet recounting the political and military activities of British Army officer John Campbell, second Duke of Argyll (1680-1743) between 1736 and 1740. Promoted to Field Marshal on 31st January 1735, Campbell would be dismissed from office in 1740 after giving an impassioned speech against the government, which is transcribed in the rear of this volume.
ESTC T31141.
£ 100.00
Antiquates Ref: 33006
