Find a Book

> advanced search

> browse catalogues

book detail

Riedesel, Madame de.

LETTERS AND MEMOIRS RELATING TO THE WAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THECAPTURE OF GERMAN TROOPS AT SARATOGA.

G. & C. Carvill, NY: 1827. First edition in English and the first American edition. Small 8vo. First edition in English of these letters, first published in Berlin in 1800. Here about 40 pages have been omitted from the original, according to Howes as "indelicate"; with, however, some new material as well. Half purple morocco and marbled boards. Joints and edges rubbed but sound, FFEP detached. Some chips to the FFEP and the initial blank. Title page foxed, light scattered foxing throughout. Spine ruled, gilt fading. HOWES R284

This item is offered by:

Bartleby's Books (ABAA)

Address
1132 29th St., N.W. Washington, DC 20007
Mail Address
P.O. Box 15400 Chevy Chase, MD 20825
CountryUSA
AssociationABAA
ProprietorJohn C. Thomson
Tel(202) 298-0486
Fax(202) 298-5554
E-mailemail
Internetwww.bartlebysbooks.com
SpecialisationAmericana, Economics, Law, Literature, General Antiquarian
Open timesSun 12.00 - 4.00 pm; Tue - Sat 10.30 am - 5.30 pm

 

> search in our database

Conditions of sale

We accept Visa, MC or AM EX. International shipping is $12 Global Priority. Within the U.S. $7 Priority or $4 bookrate.
Exceptions for oversized books and multi-volume sets which will ship at cost. Books will be shipped priority unless otherwise instructed. Books returnable within 7 days of receipt with notification.