The original papers; containing the secret history of Great Britain from the Restoration, to the accession of the house of Hanover. To which are prefixed Extracts from the Life of James II. As written by Himself. The whole arranged and published by James Macpherson, in Two volumes. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, in the Strand. MDCCLXXVI [1776].
The second edition (28 x 22 cm) Two vols. pp. 711; x, 690. Bound in quarter calf over marble boards, title on spine panel with volume numbers in gilt. Printed on chain and laid papers. Book label of Viscount Barrington. Bumping to corners exposing boards. Interior is crisp with only sporadic spotting. Overall VERY GOOD condition.
T96369, Sabin, 43632
The Vicounty of Barrington, of Ardglass in the County of Down a title in the peerage of Ireland, was created in 1720, and declared extinct in 1990. This set of volumes was likely owned by the second Viscount of Barrington, William Wildman Shute Barrington (1717-1793). He was best known for his two periods as Secretary at War during Britain's involvement in the Seven Years War and American War of Independence.