Paine, Thomas

A Letter to the Earl of Shelburne., on His Speech, July 10, 1782, respecting the acknowledgement of American Independence: with an appendix, containing thoughts on the peace.; A Letter on Republicanism; and a Letter to the Abbe Syeyes.

London: J. Ridgway, 1791. Wraps. "A New Edition" (so stated on the title page). Half title with "(Price Two Shillings)". Frontispiece portrait engraving of Paine after the picture by "Ped of Philadelphia". 58 pp. Heavy foxing to the portrait otherwise a remakably clean, bright example bound in more modern white paper wraps. "A Letter to The Earl Of Shelburne" was the 12th and final part of Paine's "The American Crisis" series, originally written and published throughout the American Revolution. It was originally published over the signature "Common Sense" in October, 1782. fine. Item #E15653TPS

Price: $300.00