1855. PRESCOTT, William H. HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF PHILIP THE SECOND, King of Spain. Boston: Phillips, Sampson, and Company, 1855(-1858). 3 volumes. First edition. Frontispiece. 8vo., brown cloth, title in gilt to spine. Ex-library; bookplate to front pastedown and no other library marks. Pencil ownership to ffep of volume 3. Some rubbing and edgewear to boards. Foxing to bookblock of volumes 1 and 2. Frontispiece and preceding page are sprung from volume 3; binding a bit loosened toward the middle of the volume. Generally clean and crisp within. Overall, a very good set.

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Seller: Boston Book Company (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 74814
Title: HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF PHILIP THE SECOND
Author: PRESCOTT, William H
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Date Published: 1855
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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