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The History of England,: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.
de HUME, David
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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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- Título
- The History of England,
- Autor
- HUME, David
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Lugar de publicación
- London: printed by T. Bensley for Robert Bowyer,
- Fecha de publicación
- 1806
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