Riedesel, Madame de.

LETTERS AND MEMOIRS RELATING TO THE WAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND THE CAPTURE OF GERMAN TROOPS AT SARATOGA.

NY: G. & C. Carvill, 1827. First edition in English and the first American edition. Small 8vo. First edition in English of these letters, first published in Berlin in 1800. Here about 40 pages have been omitted from the original, according to Howes as "indelicate"; with, however, some new material as well. Half purple morocco and marbled boards. Joints and edges rubbed but sound, FFEP detached. Some chips to the FFEP and the initial blank. Title page foxed, light scattered foxing throughout. Spine ruled, gilt fading. HOWES R284. Item #26861

Price: $450.00