The False Alarm. T. Cadell, 1770, second edition, half-title, note on final verso ("Mr [John] Sewell [bookseller] No. 32 Cornhill")--Thoughts on the Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands. T. Cadell, 1771, FIRST EDITION, second issue (with revised text on George Grenville on p.68), half-title--The Patriot. T. Cadell, 1774, FIRST EDITION, one manuscript correction to p.24 ("just" to "first")--Taxation no Tyranny; an Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Colonies. T. Cadell, 1775, FIRST EDITION, half-title; all 8vo, in contemporary tree calf, spine gilt with red morocco lettering piece, some wear at hinges and corners

John Cator, 1728-1806 (armorial bookplate)

Courtney & Smith, pp.113-117, 125-127; Chapman & Hazen, pp.150-151

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A GROUP OF JOHNSON'S POLITICAL PAMPHLETS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE AUTHOR'S FRIEND, THE MP AND BUSINESSMAN JOHN CATOR. Johnson wrote in a letter to Mrs Thrale that: "Cator has a rough, manly, independent understanding, and does not spoil it by complaisance, he never speaks merely to please and seldom is mistaken in things which he has any right to know."