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1774 Speech: Edmund Burke on American Taxation

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1774 Speech of Edmund Burke on American Taxation and for Repeal of the Duty on Tea

1775, Edmund Burke's April 19, 1774 Speech on American Taxation, Choice Very Fine.
This is a rare, original printing entitled: "Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American Taxation, April 19, 1774." This is the Second Edition, printed in 1775 in London by J. Dodsley. This book runs 96 pages, in 7.5" x 5" format, rebound with modern red leatherette covers. Generally in excellent condition, there is a 3.5" tear on the title page, which has been repaired on the back. Page 91-92 is printed off-center, resulting in some loss to text when it was trimmed. An early owner's signature, "Robert Crafton" appears near the bottom of the title page. This is Edmund Burke's famous argument for the repeal of the duty on Tea. See: Sabin 9295; Howes B980; Adams, American Controversy 75-16b.



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