Crèvecoeur, Saint-John de. Lettres d'un cultivateur américain depuis l'année 1770 jusqu'en 1786. 3 volumes. With engraved frontispiece, 3 engraved TVignette, 5 folded copper engraved cards by P.F. Tardieu and 3 copper tablets of P. Martini to C. Bernet. Marbled leather d.c. (minimum sauce) with rich gold plating. Paris, Cuchet, 1787. Sabin 17495. Howes C 883. Meynen 3336. Clark 218. Monaghan 502. – Second edition extended to the third volume and translated by the author. "Most complete of all editions ... Description of American life of great influence in attracting European immigration in the postrevolutionary period" (Howes). – Titles and cards repeatedly stamped (excluded specimen). Nice specimen.