A State of the Expedition from Canada, as Laid Before the House of Commons, By Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and Verified by Evidence; with a Collection of Authentic Documents... Written and Collected by Himself.
6 large, detailed folding maps with a small flap on each of maps 4 and 5. 5 of the maps colored in outline. viii, 140, lxii, [1]pp. 4to, contemporary calf, handsomely rebacked in modern calf with gilt decorations; (corner of front flyleaf lacking, small dampstain on inner lower corner margins of most pages, calf rubbed, top corners bumped, edges of corners lightly worn, otherwise a very good, tight, clean copy). London: J. Almon, 1780.
"Burgoyne defends his actions in the campaign that led to the disaster at Saratoga. He proves in this work that his army was half the size he had demanded, and was badly provided for. The work is one of the best sources on the campaign." Streeter Sale II, 794. Lande 69. Howes B- 968. Sabin 9255.
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Price: $9,500.00
Item #157848