The history of England: by Tobias Smollett and David Hume: in 16 volumes

London : Printed for J. Wallis, by T. Davison , 1805. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine set bound in full aniline calf, decorated in gilt and blind tooling, spines uniformly tooled in gilt and ribbed. Some wear and tear as with age (with some volumes professionally re-cased). Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp cornered. Provenance; from the library of A. J. A. Symons, Brick House, Finchingfield, Essex with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; 16 volumes : illustrations ; 22 cm. Contents; Volume I: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. I: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. II: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. II: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. III: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution of 1688 ; V. III: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. IV: from the invasion of Julius Caesar to Revolution in 1688 ; V. IV: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. V: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. V: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. VI: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. VI: from the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II ; V. VII: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. VIII: the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. IX: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ; V. X: from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688. Subjects; Great Britain History (1689-1714). Great Britain History George I, (1714-1727). Great Britain History George II, (1727-1760). Great Britain.