The History of England,: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.
by HUME, David
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About This Item
London: printed by T. Bensley for Robert Bowyer,, 1806. A monumental set First folio edition, a particularly imposing edition of Hume's famous history, the grandest yet published. "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). The History was first published in 1754-61 and continued by Smollett after his death. Five volumes bound in 10, folio (460 x 319 mm). Contemporary mottled calf, twin red and green labels, speckled edges. Portrait frontispiece, 2 engraved dedication leaves, full-page engraved plates throughout. Expert repair to calf, joints, and some labels, some light foxing to contents and discolouration to endpapers. A very good set. Lowndes p. 1139 - "sumptuous edition".
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 143140
- Title
- The History of England,
- Author
- HUME, David
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London: printed by T. Bensley for Robert Bowyer,
- Date Published
- 1806
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Peter Harrington
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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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