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David Hume & T. Smollett, The History Of England, 16 Vols., London 1824

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London Stereotype Edition. Complete 16 vol. edition 1824. Black and gilt embossed leatherbound with marbled end papers and edges. The set comprised of 10 volumes with Humes on spine and 6 volumes with Smollett on spine. Those volumes are numbered 10 to 16 on the title page but 1 to 6 on the spine. See photos. 5 5/8" H x 3 5/8" W x 3/4" D Condition: foxing to the first pages, pages mostly clean and pliable, some minor splits to the inside boards. The leather with wear to spines and corners, wear to gold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)Width: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 16
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1824
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3154471stDibs: LU1755240243122

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