2 early works on the United States of America.

8vo.

1. Adams, John - Défense des constitutions américaines, ou De la nécessité d'une balance des pouvoirs d'un gouvernement libre [...]. Paris, Buisson, 1792. 2 vol. Mod. half blue shagreen. First French translation of one of the most famous works by the 2nd president of the United States, written while still an ambassador in London. - 2. Raynal, Guillaume-Thomas - Révolution de l'Amérique. London, Davis, 1781. Sewn, mod. wrappers. In mod. slipcase. Uncut copy. One of the many ed. from the same year of this historical essay on the American revolution. Raynal (1713-1796) sympathised with the colony. He offered some reflections on the future of the economy and on demography. Ill. with an engr. front. portrait. "The imprint is false; probably printed in Paris" (ESTC).