The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.; With a View of the Progress of Society in Europe, From the Subversion of the Roman Empire, to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century. .
by Robertson, William
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- first
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- Bookplates; gentle creasing to the corners of several pages; tidelines on endpapers; covers scuffed and spines crackling with dr
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About This Item
London: W. Strahan, et al., 1769. First Edition. Bookplates; gentle creasing to the corners of several pages; tidelines on endpapers; covers scuffed and spines crackling with dryness; wear to spine ends and hinges, but intact, sound copies.. Three vols., 4tos, xv, 394, [13]; [iv], 479; [iv], 436, [39], with all half titles and frontispieces; errata leaf tipped into Vol. 1; index to Vols. 2 and 3 in the rear of Vol. 3. A major work by the Scottish historian and member of "The Club." This work was highly praised by Voltaire.
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- Title
- The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.; With a View of the Progress of Society in Europe, From the Subversion of the Roman Empire, to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century. .
- Author
- Robertson, William
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplates; gentle creasing to the corners of several pages; tidelines on endpapers; covers scuffed and spines crackling with dr
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W. Strahan, et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1769
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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