THE HISTORY OF MAURICE, Count SAXE, Field-Marshal of the French Forces, Duke Elect of COURTLAND and SEMIGALLIA... [Complete in Two Volumes: Vol. I and Vol. II]

London: T.Osborne, 1753. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First English-Language Edition. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Title continues:"...Containing a curious Account of all the WARS OF EUROPE SINCE THE TREATY OF UTRECHT, In which he was concerned: WITH A Detail of the several BATTLES and SIEGES wherein he either commanded or assisted: Particularly those of PRAGUE, ASCHAFFENBURG, FONTENOY, LAWFELDT and BERGEN-OF-ZOOM: BESIDES The Invasion of SCOTLAND, the Expedition tp Port l'Orient, And many other rmarkable Transactions. To which are annexed, his last WILL; and a Description of his pompous Funeral. The whole interspersed with Varioys other Particulars, relating to the Amours both of himself and his Father, KING AUGUSTUS; as well as to his Election in COURTLAND, and the unlucky Effects of his flighting the Duchess, who would have married him, and was afterwards Empress of RUSSIA. COMPLETE IN 2 VOLUMES: Vol. 1: vii, 302pp + 2p publisher's announcement; Vol. Two: (2) 284pp. Bookplate of authors Jon Manchip White, who wrote the standard (and only?) English-language of Saxe) on the fep of each volume. Bound in full brown leather, gilt title on red leather panel on each spins, 5 raised bands outlined in gilt. A very nice copy..