Speech on American taxation, April 19, 1774. The fourth edition.
London: J. Dodsley, 1783. 8vo, pp. 96; Todd 24f; Sabin 9295 (citing the first 3 editions only); bound with: Burke, Speech on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775. The third edition. London: Dodsley, 1784, pp. [4], 107; Todd, 25e; bound with: Burke, Speech on presenting to the House of Commons (on the 11th of February, 1780) a plan for better security of the independence of Parliament, and economical reformation of the civil and other establishments. London, Dodsley, 1780, pp. [2], 94; lacks half-title; last p. torn in gutter; first authorized edition, first impression, with ms. correction on p.22 as described by Todd 24f; bound with: Burke, A letter to Sir Hercules Langrishe, Bart. M.P. on the subject of Roman Catholics of Ireland, and the propriety of admitting them to the elective franchise, consistently with the principles of the Constitution as established at the Revolution. The second edition, corrected. London: J. Debrett, 1792, pp. 88; title-p. soiled; first London edition, second impression; Todd 59d; bound with: Burke, A letter to a noble Lord, on the attacks made upon him and his pension, in the House of Lords, by the Duke of Bedford, and the Earl of Lauderdale, London: J. Owen and F. & C. Rivington, 1796, pp. [4], 80; first edition, fourteenth impression; Todd 65n; bound with, Burke, A letter to His Grace the Duke of Portland, on the conduct of the minority in Parliament. Containing fifty-four articles of impeachment against the Rt. Hon. C.J. Fox, London: the editor, and sold by J. Owen, 1797, pp. [2], 94, [2] ads; first (pirated) edition, first impression; Todd 67a; All in contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, red morocco label on spine; joints a bit cracked, top of spine chipped level, otherwise generally very good. Item #23765
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