John Ker (1673-1726), The Memoirs of John Ker, of Kersland in North Britain, Containing His Secret Transactions and Negotiations in Scotland, England, the Courts of Vienna, Hanover, and other Foreign Parts, London: the author, 1726, first edition, in two volumes, printed by Edmund Curll, London, 8vo., in full tan calf, the front board with stamped decorative border, the spine with raised bands and gilt numeration, 7-7/8" x 5-1/8". [Sabin 37600] The second volume of this important work contains an early account of the French possessions in America and their commercial impact, and it includes a fold-out map of the Louisiana Territories. A third volume, also from the notorious Curll (he and Ker met while incarcerated together) was printed posthumously.