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THE HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE. With an account of the decline of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society. From the rise of the modern Kingdoms to the peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his Son. A New edition, enlarged and greatly improved
by RUSSELL. WILLIAM
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
G. G. J and J. Robinson......London. 1786. New edition. 5 volumes. 8vo. (8.3 x 5.6 inches). Previous owners name written neatly on title pages. A very good set in contemporary full tree calf bindings. Spines ruled in gilt. Red title and circular number labels, gilt. The hinges are cracked and rubbed but all still holding. Top and bottom of spines with some minor loss and some rubbing but overall a good set.
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- Bookseller
- Paul Foster Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10905
- Title
- THE HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE. With an account of the decline of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society. From the rise of the modern Kingdoms to the peace of Paris, in 1763. In a series of letters from a nobleman to his Son. A New edition, enlarged and greatly improved
- Author
- RUSSELL. WILLIAM
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G. G. J and J. Robinson......London. 1786
- Date Published
- 1786
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Exploration; Fine bindings;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
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