Mémoires de John Ker of Kersland – 1726 | Scottish Double Agent, Espionage
Early 18th-century memoirs of John Ker of Kersland, printed in Rotterdam, reflecting political maneuvering across British factions. Includes parts I and II only, bound in leather.
The Memoirs of John Ker of Kersland are a first-hand account of the life of the Scottish double agent, John Ker. Ker aligned himself to both the Jacobites and the Hanoverians during the 18th-century political turmoil in Great Britain. These memoirs recount Ker’s various dealings and self-defensive justifications, framing his choices in a Protestant light while seeking to validate a career built on conflicting loyalties.
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Mémoires de Mr. Jean Ker de Kersland
- Author(s): John Ker of Kersland
- Publisher: A Rotterdam, Chez Jean Daniel Beman
- Edition: First printing, 1726–1727
- Format: 16mo, two separate tomes
- Binding: Full leather
- Size: 6 in x 3.5 in (15.2 cm x 8.9 cm)
- Collation: first two volumes (of 3)
- Vol 1: [24], 302, [18]
- Vol 2: [16], 228, 35, [1]
- Contents Include:
- First two parts of the complete memoir
Condition:
Very Good. Bound in early full leather with tight binding and intact hinges. Rubbing visible on the spine and edges, interior complete and clean for parts one and two.
Why Collect This?
- Political memoir of a Scottish double agent
- First French edition
- Valuable for those researching post-Revolution Jacobite history
Item Number: #29135
Categories
Law & Government
European History
Religion
Authors
John Ker of Kersland
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Very Good