1776 ANNUAL REGISTER George Washington Ben. Franklin RARE FIRST EDITION AMERICAN REVOLUTION COLONISTS Boston Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 316.00 Time Left - Bid Count 29 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Vermont See more about '1776 ANNUAL REGISTER George Washington Ben. Franklin' Description THE ANNUAL REGISTEROr a View of the History, Politics and Literature, For the Year 1775. First Edition, 1776. The affair at Lexington (though some such event must have been long foreseen and expected) excited the greatest indignation in the other colonies, and they prepared for war with as much eagerness and dispatch as if an enemy had already appeared at each of their doors. The bravery shewn by the militia in this their first essay, and the supposed advantages they had obtained over the regulars, were matters of great exultation; while those who fell in action were regretted with the deepest concern, and honoured, not only as patriots, but as martyrs, who had died bravely in the cause of their country.... London: J. Dodsley, 1776. Rare first edition of this remarkable register founded, and quite judiciously written, by Edmund Burke. This volume was printed during the American Revolution, with breaking news of the fighting between the British troops and the American colonists. Also, in the Natural History portion, there are letters from Benjamin Franklin regarding scientific experiments (from the Philosophical Transactions). Many significant American documents in the State Papers section. 5.5 x 8 inches. Both boards detached, spine cracked. Sticker on spine. Early bookplate of “S. Hutchinson.” Bit toned within else quite neat and clean internally. George Washington, Colonies, Bunker’s Hill, Lexington, Boston, Salem, Congress, Philadelphia, Declaration of Rights, General Gage, Millitia, Continental Congress, &c. &c. A rare and quite extraordinary volume. Please note that I have a other historic Americana posted at this time with more to come quite soon. ********** Sales tax for Vermont buyers. I accept US checks, US money orders or paypal. International buyers please note only airmail is available. Payment must be received within seven days of auction's end. Please do not inquire about ending an auction early. I reserve the right to not sell to those whose trustworthiness is questionable. Please note that I never use Second Chance Offers and that all such offers should be viewed as highly suspicious. My books & other items are fully guaranteed and may be returned within seven days of receipt if not as described. Good luck. Take care. Place a Bid!