History of England from the fall of Wolsey to the death of Elizabeth / By James Anthony Froude [complete in twelve volumes]

Froude, James Anthony (1818-1894)

London : J.W. Parker and Son, 1862. Third Edition. A sound and generally well-preserved set in full leather with raised bands and gilt-tooled spine compartments; marbled endpapers and edges in very good condition. The set's condition is variable: Volumes 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 12 are in very good condition. Front boards are entirely detached from v.9 and v.10 with some loss and loosening to panels. Volume 2 has significant panel loss, though its boards remain secure. Back board is substantially loosened but still attached to v.11; the panels of v.1, v.3, and v.8 are worn. All volumes show slight rubbing to panel edges and corners. Internally, the set is very good indeed, with tight, bright, and clean text blocks and minimal foxing. Overall, a set in good condition. Item #449736

Physical description; Complete 12 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 23 cm. Notes; v.1-2 pub. by J.W. Parker and Son : 1862. v.3-4 pub. by Longmans, Green, Longmans, Roberts and Green: 1864. v.5 pub. by Longmans Green and co: 1864. v.6 pub. by Longmans Green and co: 1867. v.7-10 pub. by Longmans Green and co: 1866. v.11-12 pub. by Longmans Green and co: 1870 and have title: History of England from the fall of Wolsey to the defeat of the Spanish armada. Vol. 7-12 have subtitle: Reign of Elizabeth. vol. I-VI. v.1-3 3rd ed, rev ; v.4-6 3rd ed ; v.7-8 4th ed. v.9-12 no edition statement. Subjects; Great Britain History Tudors, 1485-1603.

Price: €495.00