The history of England / by David Hume, continued by T. Smollett, complete in 13 volumes
London : Printed for Richardson & Co. et al. 1820. Combined Edition. Very good set, uniformly bound in contemporary aniline calf over marble boards, gilt title to spine with gilt bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age; hinges starting in soe copies. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #412275
Physical description; 13 vol. : illustrations (some folded) ; 22 cm. Notes; vol. 1-8 by Hume, full title: The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the Revolution in 1688 by David Hume, Esq., to which is prefixed a short account of his life. Vol. 9-13 (numbered 1 to 5) by Smollett, full title: The history of England, from the Revolution to the death of George II : designed as a continuation of Mr. Hume's history, by T. Smollett, M.D. Subjects; Hume, David. Great Britain History To 1066. Great Britain History Medieval period, 1066-1485. Great Britain Kings and rulers History. Smollett, T. Great Britain History 1689-1714. Great Britain History George I, 1714-1727. Great Britain History George II, 1727-1760.
Price: €395.00