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Click here to see our other books! A New and Authentic History of England from the Remotest Period of Intelligence to the Close of the Year 1767: Containing a Particular and Circumstantial Account of Every Interesting Occurrence, and Memorable Character Relative to the Annals of Great Britain, both at Home and Abroad Hon. Hugh Clarendon 1770 J Cooke : London 10" by 8" vi, 593pp; 572pp SUMMARY A set of Hugh Clarendon's History of England. Early Edition,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The works presents a sweeping view of British history, "Particularly, Its Origin; the Progress of its Empire; Laws; civil and religious Establishments; its various Operations naval and military; Anecdotes of the Transactions of the most celebrated Personages who have distinguished themselves in a political, ecclesiastical, or military Capacity: Interspersed with such Remarks as may be found necessary to elucidate any obscure Point, solve any Difficulty, and set any contested Circumstance in the clearest Light." With a subscriber's list to the front of the first volume. With the bookplate of the Wesleyan Theological Institution, stamp of Richmond College Library and the bookseller label of A. Copland to the front pastedown of each volume. Although the volumes themselves are undated, Copac confirms their publication date to be 1770. First edition thus. Collated complete, with 72 beautifully engraved plates and a folding map of the British Isles. Complete in two volumes. CONDITION Uniformly bound in contemporary half calf with marbled boards. Externally, worn with some loss to extremities, backstrip and rear board of volume II. Boards held by cords only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean throughout with only occasional marks and spots. Plates in uniformly excellent condition with just one large mark to the gutter of the portrait of King George II. Overall: GOOD ONLY with a VERY GOOD INDEED interior, would benefit from a sympathetic rebinding. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques