Speech of the Right Hon. George Canning,

£175 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The earliest printing of the speech given by George Canning (1770-1827), then President of the Board of Control, in the House of Commons commending Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings and Governor-General in India (1754-1826) in his successful prosecution of the Third Anglo-Maratha War. First edition; 8vo (20.5 x 13 cm); half-title present; marbled wrappers, printed title label to upper wrapper, all edges red, a fine copy; 50 pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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