The History of England, from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II: Designed as a continuation of Hume. Embellished with engravings on copper and wood, from original Designs. Six Volumes

T Smollett; John Thurston; George Wragge; David Hume

Published by Printed for R. Scholey . Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe . B. Crosby & Co. . London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh, London, 1810

About this Item

1810-1811. Printer named in colophon ; v. 1-2, 5-6 printed by Ballantyne, v. 3-4 by Thomas Davison, London. V. 3-4 have different titlepage including the information "from Thurston's designs."(Worldcat). Scholey's large-type edition, large paper Russia extra, with engravings on copper and wood. A RARE edition, finely bound in contemporary diced calf, the backs with two ornate gilt cross decorations and two polished calf labels gilt, the covers with double gilt rules bordering blindtooled arabesques, that bordering intricate gilt stamped floral decorations, and four blindtooled floral decorations in corners marbled end papers and edges. Overall Near Fine, small rubs at corners and spine tips, some toning associated mainly with plates and at end pages, the interiors lovely and clean. A quite readable set, delightfully bound. A heavy set, please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 008080

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of England, from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II: Designed as a continuation of Hume. Embellished with engravings on copper and wood, from original Designs. Six Volumes
• Publisher: Printed for R. Scholey . Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe . B. Crosby & Co. . London ; and J. Ballantyne & Co. Edinburgh, London
• Publication Date: 1810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition Thus.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Bindings
  • Nineteenth Century
  • World History