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Observations On... The American Revolution. 1784.

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Observations On... The American Revolution. 1784.
Observations on the Importance of the American Revolution, and The Means of making it a Benefit to the World. Boston: Powars and Willis, 1784 (first printed in London, 1784). 16mo (6 3/4in. x 4 1/8in.). Marbled paper cover booklet. Includes section at back (p. 71-87) titled "Advertisement," comprised of an introduction by the author and the text of a letter by Turgot. The last page with addendum notes for pp. 6 and 45.  Condition: Fair-Good; the paper covers with rubbing, fading, creases, edge wear, tears (one approx. 3/4-in. long, one 1/4in.); toning, foxing/dampstaining; the title page considerably toned and with dampstains; the last page with outer corners clipped/torn off. Penciled notation on inside front cover: "Howes p 585."