Lot 352
- 352
(Treaties, Great Britain)
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
The Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain. Concluded at Paris, the 10th Day of February, 1763, London: Printed by E. Owen and T. Harrison, 1763
4to (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 220165 mm). Text in French and English in two columns; repair to tear at the bottom of B2 touching French catchword. Modern half grey morocco over marbled boards, marbled endpapers, spine lettered gilt; morocco faded and soiled, upper joint slightly rubbed.
4to (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 220165 mm). Text in French and English in two columns; repair to tear at the bottom of B2 touching French catchword. Modern half grey morocco over marbled boards, marbled endpapers, spine lettered gilt; morocco faded and soiled, upper joint slightly rubbed.
Provenance
Bookplate with monogram "H" and motto "Se Taire Faire" surmounted by a b🍌ust of the Statue of Liberty
Literature
Howes D213
Catalogue Note
"These final terms, by which France relinquished her North American claims and Spain ceded Florida, gave England undisputed possession of the territory of the present United States from the Mississippi to the Atlantic" (Howes).