Up for sale is an Antiquarian Copy of The English, Scottish and Irish Historical Libraries by W. Nicolson. Circa 1776.
The book has leather covers and spine cover with gilt decoration on the trim of the covers and gilt lettering on the Spine that reads "NICOLSON'S HISTORICAL LIBRARIES". The flyleaf is marbled with blue, white, red, and yellow.
THE ENGLISH, SCOTTISH AND IRISH HISTORICAL LIBRARIES.
Giving a Short View and Character of Most of our Historians either in Print or Manuscript.
With an Account of our Records, Law-Books, Coins, &c.
By W. Nicolson. Late Bishop of Carlisle.
To which is added. A Letter to the Reverend White Kennet, D. D. In Defense of the English Historical Library, &c.
A New Edition, Corrected.
Published/Printed in London.
Printed for T. Evans, near York Building, and T. Becket, the Corner of the Adelphi Building, Strand.
MDCCLXXVI. (1776).
There is a lot of wear and discoloration throughout the covers and spine and there are lots of abrasions, bumping and some loss to the edges and corners of the covers and spine cover. The leaves have a lot of wear from age and discoloration on the edges. The binding is in good shape. There are 3 bookplates of ownership on the back of the front cover and there is writing on the first two leaves from previous owners. There is some wear to the gilt decoration on the front and back covers. Overall the book still displays nicely.
Measurements are approximately:
11 5/8" Tall x 9 1/2" Wide.
1 3/4" Thick.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or for more photos.
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