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THE LIFE OF ARTHUR LEE, LL.D. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE COURT OF FRANCE, AND SOLE COMMISSIONER TO THE COURTS OF SPAIN AND PRUSSIA, DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. WITH HIS POLITICAL AND LITERARTY CORRESPONDENCE AND HIS PAPERS ON DIPLOMATIC AND POLITICAL SUBJECTS, AND THE AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SAME PERIOD. (TWO VOLUMES) Author: Lee, Richard Henry Title: THE LIFE OF ARTHUR LEE, LL.D. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE COURT OF FRANCE, AND SOLE COMMISSIONER TO THE COURTS OF SPAIN AND PRUSSIA, DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. WITH HIS POLITICAL AND LITERARTY CORRESPONDENCE AND HIS PAPERS ON DIPLOMATIC AND POLITICAL SUBJECTS, AND THE AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SAME PERIOD. (TWO VOLUMES) Publication: Boston, Mass: Wells and Lilly, Court Street, 1829 Edition: First Edition Description: Leather-bound. Two matching volumes: Octavo, 9.4 in. x 6.3 in. Volume I: pp. 431; Volume II: pp. 399. Dark green half calf with gilt rule over marbled boards. Gilt titles and panel decorations, and five raised-bands, to spines. Rubbing to extremities, with chips to headcap and tail of spines. Bottom corners showing. Spne has darkened. Previous owner's name in ink to top of title page (Vol I) and top of Contents page (Vol II); another previous owner's bookplate to front pastedowns. Light foxing throughout. Two inch closed tear and chip to top edge of front free endpaper of Volume II. Spines and hinges tight. Good Plus. Arthur Lee (1740-1792), the subject of the book, was the author's great, great uncle. Arthur was one of the chief supporters of the American colonies in their pursuit of independence from Britain. With war imminent, the Continental Congress named Arthur its secret agent in London. Soon afterward, Congress named Arthur, along with Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane, as Commissioner to the court of Versailles to seek support for the colonies. (from Stratford Hall Historic Preserve). Seller ID: 82265 Subject: Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.