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The History of England from 1485 to 1685
by MACAULAY, Thomas Babington
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine with no dust jacket
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. A deluxe illustrated Folio Society edition of Thomas Babington Macaulay's influential History of England. Written from a Whig point of view, the author provides a detailed look at the history of England beginning with the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII through that of Charles II. The author is probably best known for his 5-volume "The History of England from the Accession of James II." With several black & white illustrations, including frontis engraved portrait of Macaulay. Indexed. Compiled, edited and introduced by Peter Rowland. --- Bound in full green cloth-covered boards with spine titling & decorations in gilt, with additional spine ornamentation in green, green topstain. Volume is housed in a tan paper-covered slipcase. --- An about-Fine, well-preserved copy lacking markings or significant damages. Slipcase also in great shape, though with slight soiling. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xxxiii, 337 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88488
- Title
- The History of England from 1485 to 1685
- Author
- MACAULAY, Thomas Babington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1985
- Bookseller catalogs
- >>England, UK and UK History;
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