The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politicks, and Literature for the Year 1768

[Burke, Edmund]

Published by J. Dodsley, London, 1773

About this Item

Octavo285p + 280p. Contemporary full calf, double gilt ruled borders, the spine with raised bands, gilt in compartment, contrasting red and black lettering pieces. The leather spine rubbed and sl worn but attractive. The boards are well attached and the joints are not cracked. Contents of this volume include the History of Europe, including the various wars of the period, including the French possession of Corsica, extracts from Voltaire, account of a very tall man from the Strait of Magellan, natural history including bees, leather dyeing, Egyptian antiquities, Dr Kenicott's collation of Hebrew bibles, letter from Mr Voltaire on small-pox, writings by Voltaire and Dr Johnson, the black hole of Calcutta, Bengal, captures by native Americans, and much else. Seller Inventory # 027925

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Annual Register, or a View of the ...

Publisher: J. Dodsley, London

Publication Date: 1773

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: G-vg

Edition: 2nd Edition