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The History of England,: from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the accession of Henry VII; under the House of Tudor; under the House of Stuart.
by HUME, David
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- first
- Condition
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: printed for A. Millar,, 1762; 1759; 1759. 1,800 years of English history First edition of first four volumes, second edition of the last two volumes (originally published in 1754 and 1757). "As a whole, The History of England... was a remarkable testimony to the coherence of English history across its entire period, despite the evident changes which had occurred in its form of government... Hume triumphantly [demonstrated] that it was possible to write such history in a manner which combined good historical argument with good writing, and thereby appealed to an extensive readership" (ODNB). Three works in Six volumes, quarto (256 x 207 mm). Contemporary calf, rebacked with original spines laid down, twin red and green morocco labels, gilt heraldic device (lion atop castle) at foot of spines; initial two volumes a little taller and with slightly different finishing. Complete with half-titles and errata. Light wear to corners and scratches to calf, contents with some light foxing and a few pencilled annotations. A very good set. ESTC T82467; T85928; N17593.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 158469
- Title
- The History of England,
- Author
- HUME, David
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London: printed for A. Millar,
- Date Published
- 1762; 1759; 1759
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Peter Harrington
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London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Gilt
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- Quarto
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- Morocco
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- Calf
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- Errata
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