The Declaration of Independence ; in The Annual Register

London: J. Dodsley, 1777. First Edition. Very good. The first appearance anywhere in England (the arrival) of The Declaration of Independence (printed on pages 261–270), an announcement perceived as delusional arrogance, and a state paper primarily viewed with amusement by the British public at the time, but one that would soon reverberate throughout Britain and around the world. Original paper backed boards, ink script '1776' to the spine with trace of label and ink above, extremities worn, hinges starting but strong, uncut and untrimmed, the contents fresh and clean. Rare in boards.