History of England - 1827
| Author: | Rev. John Robinson, D. D. |
| Full Title: | Hume and Smollet's Celebrated History of England, from its first settlement to the year 1760. Accurately and impartially abridged. And a continuation from that period to the coronation of George IV July 19, 1821. Embracing a period of nearly two thousand years. Illustrated by twenty-four pages of engravings. Together with an appendix, containing the succession of sovereigns, eminent and remarkable person who have flourished in Britain, Battles in English history, by sea and land, from 1588 to 1806; improvements and inventions, discoveries and settling of British colonies |
| Published: |
Hartford CT: D. F. Robinson and Co., 1827 |
A decorative early 19th century American publisher's period full calf binding. Patterned, gilt-ruled compartments on smooth spine, gilt title and decorative devices; leather gently rubbed, gilt remains bright. Leather boards are smooth and supple with gentle edge wear and several shallow nicks as typical. Leather lightly rubbed along joints. Binding tight and sound.
Text block exhibits light scattered foxing and soiling throughout with all 24 pages of woodcuts present. Collates complete, the woodcuts with great appeal and charm. Frontis plate has small chip and tear, rest of the plates appear to be mostly clean and nice.
Book measures c. 7 1/4" H x 4 1/4". 496 pp.
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| Item #: | B1886 |
| Item Title: | History of England |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | SOLD |
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