The History of England, From the Accession of James the Second
by Lord Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1889 . Leather. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. A two volume 'popular edition' of Thomas Babington Macaulay's popular historical work, in smart tree calf prize bindings. 'A History of England' was first published in 1848. It begins in 1685 and covers the history of England until 1702, encompassing the reign of James II, the Glorious Revolution, the coregency of William and Mary, and concludes at William III's death.Macaulay's approach to this work was considered innovative. He utilised the dramatic style of classic historians whilst incorporating the factual approach of his eighteenth century precursors, such as Hume.Retaining the original half titles.In tree calf prize bindings, with the prize bookplate of Hartlepool's Henry Smith School, dated 1895, to each front pastedown. In full tree calf prize bindings, with gilt detailing. Light rubbing to back strips - most concentrated to volume I - otherwise externally lovely. Front hinge of volume I strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, but generally clean, with only the odd spot. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 858F45
- Title
- The History of England, From the Accession of James the Second
- Author
- Lord Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1889
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- james II Lord Macaulay english history henry smith school Lord Macaulay
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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