Lot 105

Priestley (Joseph).- Cobbett (William) Observations on the emigration of Dr. Joseph Priestley, and on the several addresses delivered to him on his arrival at New York, Philadelphia and London, printed by Tho. Bradford, 1794.

 

Hammer Price: £400

Description

Priestley (Joseph).- Cobbett (William) Observations on the emigration of Dr. Joseph Priestley, and on the several addresses delivered to him on his arrival at New York, first and last ff. foxed, some spotting, 2 ink ownership inscriptions to title, 20th century morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, 8vo, Philadelphia and London, printed by Tho. Bradford, No. 8, South Front-Street - 1794. London, re-printed; and sold by W. Richardson, Cornhill, 1794.

⁂ After fleeing troubles from both the public and the government in England following his controversial publications and support for the French Revolution Priestley spent the last ten years of his life in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Description

Priestley (Joseph).- Cobbett (William) Observations on the emigration of Dr. Joseph Priestley, and on the several addresses delivered to him on his arrival at New York, first and last ff. foxed, some spotting, 2 ink ownership inscriptions to title, 20th century morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, 8vo, Philadelphia and London, printed by Tho. Bradford, No. 8, South Front-Street - 1794. London, re-printed; and sold by W. Richardson, Cornhill, 1794.

⁂ After fleeing troubles from both the public and the government in England following his controversial publications and support for the French Revolution Priestley spent the last ten years of his life in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

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