Nov 17, 2016 - Sale 2432

Sale 2432 - Lot 140

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COBBETT, WILLIAM. Porcupine's Works . . . Exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America. 12 volumes. 8vo, contemporary diced calf, moderate wear; occasional foxing. London, 1801
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The American works of English controversialist William Cobbett, who lived in America from 1792 to 1800. Includes numerous selections from his Political Censor and Porcupine's Gazette, as well as collected pamphlets such as "The Republican Judge, or the American Liberty of Press," all originally published between 1794 and 1801. Tensions with France and the death of Washington are discussed. Sabin 14009.