Buy this book on-line MacAulay, Lord : The History of England: From the Accession of James the SecondLongman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, London, 1864
1864. Four complete find binding hardcover volumes bound into Two Books (Vol's. I and II collected in one book; Vol. III and IV collected in the other book). NOT FACSIMILES OR RECENT REPRINTS; THESE ARE THE 1864 EDITIONS. Vol I and II: 359 pages; Vol. III and IV: 391 pages. Three-quarter tan leather bound, marbled paper, raised ridges on spine (lettering and decorative works in compartments). All edges marbled and marbled endpapers. Condition of Vol's I and II book: Heavy rubbing, abrasion, chips, small pieces missing, mostly at spine and joints; corners showing a tad. Short tear to first hinge, crack at first endpaper and first blank. Former owner's bookplate on first pastedown of endpaper and small price sticker to rear endpaper. Heavy foxing to blank pages front and rear of text block. Vol III and IV book: Wear, chips, abrasion, and pieces missing, mostly at spine and extremity of first cover. Corners showing. It appears the top cover had been detached, but re-attached. Bookplate and sticker on endpapers (same as other book). Foxing to blank pages, front and rear of text block. Overall, both books are in Good condition. Text is clean, clear, and very readable -- free of page tears and signs of insect infestation and in Very Good condition. Not former library books or facsimiles. This is the history of England, from the Accession of James the Second. A remarkable historical overview of England that unfolds to the reader and researcher a country of successes and turmoil - actually four complete volumes bound into a set of two books. A wonderful antiquarian fine bindings set. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: 3/4 Leather Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of MacAulay, Lord : The History of England: From the Accession of James the Second. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, livres rares, antiquarian books, fine bindings and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |