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Robertson's Works. In seven volumes
William Robertson
1797-1802
T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies : London
6" by 3.5"
vii, 335; 368; 430; xli, 417; 458; 438; vii, 369pp
SUMMARY
A collection of the Scottish historian Robertson's works
Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Works include: 'The History of Scotland' (3 Vols, Fifteenth Edition, 1797), 'The History of America' (3 Vols, Eighth Edition, 1800) and 'India' (Fourth Edition, 1802).
Featuring 21 engraved plates, including a frontispiece to Volume I of The History of America.
With the bookplates of Sophia Lees to the front pastedowns.
William Robertson (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. Robertson's most notable work was probably his History of Scotland 1542 - 1603, begun in 1753 and first published in 1759. He was a significant figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and also of the moderates in the Church of Scotland.
CONDITION
In quarter calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. A few scattered spots. Ex library set with stamps to the front free endpapers.
Overall Condition: Good
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