Doutes sur la liberté de l’Escaut réclamée par l’Empereur; sur les causes & sur les conséquences probables de cette réclamation.

8vo: [2]-vi (= 6)-168-xl (= 40)-[2] pp. (sl. toned; a few pencil marks).

Cont. mottled darkened calf, covers with gilt ornamental border, gilt flat spine with red label, gilt inside border, marbl. endpapers, silk marker (corners rubbed), a.e.g. Very good copy.

Rare politico-economical treatise by the Count H.-G. de Mirabeau (1749-1791). “Written in favor of the Dutch, when Joseph II demanded the opening of the Scheldt in behalf of the Brabançons” (Watt). Folding engr. map by L.S. de la Rochette, dated "22 Janvier 1785". Title engraving. Ref. ESTC T75044. - Cp. Kress B751. - Cp. Goldsmith's 12953.