Lettre à la chambre du commerce de Normandie; Sur le Mémoire qu'elle a publié relativement au Traité de Commerce avec l'Angleterre.

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First and only edition of Dupont's defense of the free-trade treaty concluded between France and England in 1786. Du Pont had played an important role in its formation and passage. "Dupont's Lettre constitutes one of the best justifications of the Treaty of 1786 ever published. While admitting that certain interests have been temporarily damaged, it insists upon the ultimate benefits which will be certain after necessary changes have been carried out in France. Had these measures been effected, as the King and the Ministry desired according to the author, there would have been no ill results." (Saricks, Pierre Samuel Dupont de Nemours, p. 97). Einaudi 1667; Goldsmith's' 13576; Kress B1404; Mattioli 1077; Schelle 30; 411. Sowerby, Catalogue of the Library of Thomas Jefferson, 3617. Octavo (196 x 120 mm). Late 19th or early 20th century half calf and marbled boards by George J. Swayne of Brooklyn, spine decorated gilt in compartments, morocco labels, marbled edges and endpapers. Engraved armorial bookplate of Alexis and Elizabeth du Pont of Rencourt to front pastedown. Very occasional light spotting; an excellent copy. Seller Inventory # 113111

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