Hume, David; Smollett, Tobias and Miller THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND ( From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, by David Hume, Vol I), (Continued to the Death of George The Second, Vol II, by Tobias Smollett), (Continued to the Coronation of George IV, Vol III by Miller). Complete 3 Volume Set, 1828 , 3 Acton Place, Kingsland Road, London: Jones and Company, 1828.

Illustrated by (Rogers) Engravings. Full-Leather. Near Very Good. Complete set in 3 Volumes. Contemporary Brown Full Leather Bindings, with gilt Decoration, Lines & Lettering to spines. Decorative Gilt Linear Borders to front and rear covers. Each Volume has a printed Title Page dated 1828. Vol I has an engraved Frontispiece of a portrait of David Hume, after Reynolds. Then an Illustrated Title Page (showing Richard I leaving Cyprus), followed by the printed one. 11 Further Full Page Plates in this volume. Vol II has an engraved frontispiece with a portrait of Tobias Smollett, opposite a Title Page Illustrated with "the death of General Wolfe". 4 Further Full page Plates. Vol. III has an engraved Frontis portrait of George III. 1 other Plate with a portrait of George IV. Some Foxing to some pages and plates, most text pages are clear. (see photos) 8 1/2" Tall. Vol III has 2 closed tears to leather at top of spine. Vol I has a closed tear down one side of the spine. No inscriptions. Please ask if you would like any more pictures or information. (Book ref. 007586)  £180.00

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