Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Title: An Abridgement of Dr. Goldsmith&Apos;S History of England
Description: London, T. and J. Allman; A. B. Dulau and Co et al, 1823 . Leather. An early nineteenth century 'stereotyped' abridgement of Oliver Goldsmith's 'History of England&apos. Illustrated with a frontispiece.Goldsmith's history was first published in four volumes in 1771, and saw many single volume abridgements over the following year.This work traces English history from the invasion of Caesar to the death of George II, to the 1822 Congress at Verona.With contemporary owner's inscriptions to front and rear pastedowns, recto of front free endpaper, and title page. Many of the inscriptions appear to be in the hand of a child, depicting rabbits and horses. In a full calf binding. Light rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Front hinge a touch strained, but firmly held. Endpapers removed. Extensive inscriptions to front and rear pastedowns, and to recto of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Contemporary inscriptions to title page. Pages age toned, with handling marks throughout, and the odd spot. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: oliver goldsmith julius caesar history of england julius caesar Not Stated
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Title: An Abridgement of Dr. Goldsmith&Apos;S History of England
Description: London, T. and J. Allman; A. B. Dulau and Co et al, 1823 . Leather. An early nineteenth century 'stereotyped' abridgement of Oliver Goldsmith's 'History of England&apos. Illustrated with a frontispiece.Goldsmith's history was first published in four volumes in 1771, and saw many single volume abridgements over the following year.This work traces English history from the invasion of Caesar to the death of George II, to the 1822 Congress at Verona.With contemporary owner's inscriptions to front and rear pastedowns, recto of front free endpaper, and title page. Many of the inscriptions appear to be in the hand of a child, depicting rabbits and horses. In a full calf binding. Light rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Front hinge a touch strained, but firmly held. Endpapers removed. Extensive inscriptions to front and rear pastedowns, and to recto of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Contemporary inscriptions to title page. Pages age toned, with handling marks throughout, and the odd spot. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .
Keywords: oliver goldsmith julius caesar history of england julius caesar Not Stated
Price: GBP 30.00 = appr. US$ 42.84 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 899F10
- Book number: 899F10
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