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Edinburgh: Peter Hill & Co., et al..., 1818. Robertson's Works, to which is prefixed an account of his life and writings. Bound in full leather bindings. These are prize style bindings. Gilded spines with a castle motif and flags. Printed on quality paper with marginal publisher's notes. Dual ruled trimming on covers. 8.5 inches tall. These take up approximately 13 inches of shelf space. In excellent condition. Very well preserved. These are the original bindings. The hinges are all strongly attached. Held firmly by the underlying cords, some starting. Spines rubbed. Some general rubs/wear. Printed on quality rag paper. Minor foxing. No writing. Engraved frontis, protected in tissue, and a fold out. This set is almost two centuries old. Bound in the original period, full leather bindings. Robertson's complete works: History of Scotland 1542-1603 (1759), History of Charles V (1769), History of America (1777) and The Knowledge which the Ancients had of India (1791). Robertson is a… Read More

London: Printed For Cadell and Davies; et al..., 1817. Robertson's Works; to which is prefixed an account of his life and his writings. Bound in full leather bindings. Gilded spines with raised hubs. Dual ruled framing to the covers. Marbled edges and end papers. Printed on quality paper with wide margins. 8.5 inches tall. These take up a little over 12 inches of shelf space. In excellent condition. The hinges are all strongly attached and held extra firm by underlying cords, some starting. Leather still supple, some general rubs/wear. An early bookplate. Printed on quality paper that is near free of any trace of foxing. Complete in 12 volumes. Bound in the highest quality, full leather bindings. Robertson's complete works: History of Scotland 1542-1603 (1759), History of Charles V (1769), History of America (1777) and The Knowledge which the Ancients had of India (1791). He is most famous for his History of Charles V. Robertson is a famous historian, and an important part of any collection.… Read More