$431
Monroe, James (1758-1831) A View of the Conduct of the Executive, in the Foreign Affairs of the United States, Connected with the Mission to the French Republic, in the Years 1794, 5, & 6. Philadelphia: by and for Benj. Franklin Bache, 1797. First edition, octavo, bound in very good modern period style half leather with marbled paper boards, some toning and spotting to contents, 7 3/4 x 5 in. Monroe wrote and published this book twenty years before he became President. The text (reproductions of diplomatic correspondence) documents Monroe's activities as Minister to France under Washington during the French Revolution. Estimate $200-300 a-i4 (lacking i4), B-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Fff4. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
