Gentz, Friedrich vonPresented most humbly to His Royal Majesty Frederick William III on his accession to the throne. Berlin, November 16, 1797. n.d., n.d., n.d. (1797). 26 S. 8°. Later hlwd. (somewhat rubbed and bumped, with residue of a label). Prussia Gentz, Friedrich von Seiner Königlichen Majestät Friedrich Wilhelm dem III bei der Thronbesteigung allerunterthänigst überreicht. Berlin, November 16, 1797. n.d., n.d., n.d. (1797). 26 S. 8°. Later hlwd. (somewhat rubbed and bumped, with residue of a label). VD18 11321946. - Holzmann-B. II, 4300 (edition of 1820). - Published in the same year with the note Berlin, Vieweg (see VD18 15301044). - "Best known was his famous missive to King Frederick William III of Prussia on his accession to the throne (1797). The fact that a Prussian official dared to give his king well-meant advice and to emphasize with a particularly strong accent that the new government should grant unconditional freedom of the press caused an almost general sensation." (ADB VIII, 579) - Separate library copy, title page stamped on verso. Well preserved.