Memoirs of Frederick III, King of Prussia, &c. Containing all the military operations of that great Prince, to the end of the campaign in 1758. Together with the several memorials, &c. published, by Order of that Monarch, in vindication of his conduct … the fourth edition, with large additions.
Dublin: printed for P. Wilson, and J. Exshaw, 1759.
Price: $1,250.00
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Fourth edition. Engraved portrait frontispiece of Frederick, 1 engraved town plan of Prague, 3 engraved maps (2 folding), map facing p. 134 shaved at upper margin just touching neat line. [ii], 180, 35 [1]. Collation: [A]1; B-L8, M1; N8, O1; *A-*B8, *C2. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary speckled calf, black leather label to spine lettered in gilt. In fine, truly amazing condition. ESTC T205882 (no copy in America).
Item #267020
An interesting work, published in the middle of the Seven Years (or French and Indian) War. The King of Prussia justifies his actions. The title appears to be a cancel, with the updated text (pp. 163-180) covering the events of 1758 added between the main text and the appendix. OCLC 810903802 (recording only the Trinity Dublin copy).
