War of Independence of the United States of America - Lot 571

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War of Independence of the United States of America - Lot 571
War of Independence of the United States of America [GODEFROY (François)] Collection of prints representing the different events of the war that brought independence to the United States of America. Paris, Ponce ; Godefroy, [circa 1784]. In-4: 16 engraved and numbered plates, including the title page. Under each view, an explanatory text by Niquet. Bound in pastiche ½ marbled fawn calf, spine decorated, plates mounted on tabs. First edition of the first French book mentioning the United States on the title page (Sabin 68421). Titles of the plates : John Malcom. Origins of the American Revolution - Lexington Day - Sarratoga, November 17, 1777 - Capture of Dominica - Capture of Senegal - Capture of the Isle of Grenada - Capture of Pensacola May 9, 1781 - Capture of Tabago - Surrender of Lord Cornwallis' army - Surprise of St. Eustatius - Siege of Fort S. Philip February 4, 1782 - Attack of Brimstomhill - Map of the United States - Particular maps - Précis of the Peace Treaty.
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