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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 - [Complete In four volumes]
by Robertson, William (1721-1793)
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- Hardcover
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Printed for W. Strahan; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Balfour, at Edinburgh, MDCCLXXII. [1772], 1772. Second Edition. Hardback. Provenence; from the library of Sir Archibald Dunbar with his bookplate. Full contemporary analine calf, very good. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and contrasting gilt-blocked Morocco labels. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed as with age. Remains a very good example overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description; 4v.,plates : ports. ; 8°. Notes; With a half-title to each volume. Referenced by: English Short Title Catalog, T78984. Subject; Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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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 - [Complete In four volumes]
- Author
- Robertson, William (1721-1793)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Printed for W. Strahan; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Balfour, at Edinburgh, MDCCLXXII. [1772]
- Date Published
- 1772
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Spine
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- Morocco
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