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The History of Charles XII King of Sweden
Voltaire
1735
C Davis : London
7" by 4.5"
xii, [1], 325pp, [1], [22]
SUMMARY
The sixth edition of Voltaire's historical novel regarding Charles XII of Sweden. Illustrated, with a frontispiece of King Charles XII, and a folding map of Europe.
Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Written by Voltaire, otherwise known as Francois-Marie Arouet.
With the bookplate of one John Powell esq, to the front pastedown.
This is the sixth edition of this English translation. Voltaire was a popular Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit and attacks on Christianity.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. Rebacked with the original boards preserved. Some repairs to the boards at edges. A few light marks to the boards. Small tidemark to the outer edge of front board. Repairs to the hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges. Occasional scattered spots to pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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