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(SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI.) [Mirabeau, Honore Gabriel de Riquetti.] Considerations on the Order of Cincinnatus. vi, 82 pages. 8vo, disbound; minor

(SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI.) [Mirabeau, Honore Gabriel de Riquetti.] Considerations on the Order of Cincinnatus. vi, 82 pages. 8vo, disbound; minor staining; early owner's signature on title. [Philadelphia, 1785]

  • Notes: A scarce edition of Mirabeau's critique of the Society, arguing that it would create an American artistocracy. The original publication of this work is said to have been arranged by Benjamin Franklin, who also opposed the Society. Howes M653; Sabin 49395; Shipton & Mooney 44728; Bristol B6108 (locating 4 copies).

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