[WEIN, PAUL] | A concise historical account of all the British colonies in North-America, comprehending their rise, progress, and modern state; particularly of the Massachusets-Bay... together with the other provinces of New-England. London: J. Bew, 1775

[WEIN, PAUL]

A concise historical account of all the British colonies in North-America, comprehending their rise, progress, and modern state; particularly of the Massachusets-Bay... together with the other provinces of New-England. London: J. Bew, 1775

8vo (8 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.; 210 x 125 mm). Occasional slight dampstaining, lacks table. Half contemporary speckled calf over drab boards, gilt=lettered red morocco label to spine, edges speckled blue; joints starting. 

First edition

Archibald Philip Primrose was a Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from March 1894 to June 1895. It has been said that Primrose had three goals in life: to win the Derby, marry an heiress, and become Prime Minister. He managed to achieve all three.

A good copy with a distinctive provenance

REFERENCES

Howes W227; Sabin 15116

PROVENANCE

Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (his sale, Replica Shoes 's London, 29 October 2009, lot 125; bookplate to front pastedown)